Some cases of AKI will only have subtle symptoms that are barely felt.
Others may be severe and even life-threatening.
The underlying causes can often be differentiated by their symptoms.
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It is important to have them checked out.
Early signs and symptoms include:
Dyspnea(shortness of breath) is the main respiratory symptom.
The lack of oxygen and increased carbon dioxide levels are what lead to shortness of breath.
Potential complications include:
They dont necessarily differ, but they tend to be more severeparticularly withadvanced HIV infection.
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) shows up when the kidneys permanently fail to work.
If you have ESRD, you will needdialysisor akidney transplantto stay alive.
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