Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Learning Center
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Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, resulting in acute kidney failure. |
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Symptoms
Decreased urine output or no urine output; General swelling, fluid retention; Nausea, vomiting. Note: Other symptoms ...
Causes
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is caused by lack of oxygen to the kidney tissues (ischemia of the kidneys), or by expos...
Tests
Examination usually indicates acute kidney failure. There may be signs of fluid overload, including abnormal sounds o...
Treatments
In most people, acute tubular necrosis is reversible. The goal of treatment is to prevent life-threatening complicati...
Complications
Chronic renal failure; End-stage renal disease; Gastrointestinal loss of blood; Hypertension; Increased risk of infec...
Prevention
Promptly treating conditions that can lead to decreased blood flow and/or decreased oxygen to the kidneys can reduce ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your urine output decreases or stops, or if you develop other symptoms of acute tub...
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