Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute Kidney Injury is a sudden loss of kidney function, often caused by dehydration, infections, toxins, or severe illness. AKI requires urgent medical attention to avoid life-threatening complications. Dr. Anunaya Katiyar offers rapid assessment and expert treatment for AKI in children, ensuring timely recovery and kidney preservation.
Her management begins with identifying the root cause using lab tests, urine analysis, and imaging. Treatment includes fluid management, medications, and in severe cases, temporary dialysis. Continuous monitoring is essential to track kidney recovery and prevent progression to chronic kidney disease.
With her hospital-based care at Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, Dr. Katiyar provides round-the-clock support, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach with pediatric ICU, infectious disease, and nutrition specialists.

Key Pointers:

  • Rapid diagnosis and intervention for AKI.
  • Fluid and electrolyte management to restore kidney function.
  • Dialysis support for severe AKI cases.
  • Identification of underlying infections or toxins.
  • Close hospital-based monitoring and care.
  • Post-recovery follow-ups to prevent recurrence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A sudden decline in kidney function caused by infection, dehydration, medications, or underlying diseases.

Yes, if caught early and treated promptly, most children recover completely.

Reduced urine output, swelling, fatigue, nausea, and elevated blood pressure.

Through blood tests (creatinine, BUN), urine tests, and sometimes imaging.

Addressing the root cause, maintaining fluid/electrolyte balance, and sometimes temporary dialysis.