What you're experiencing sounds like acute kidney injury rather than chronic kidney disease.
Kidney failure can happen in two ways:
* Acute - occurs suddenly over a short period (like during your time on life support)
* Chronic - develops slowly over months or years
Being on life support can cause acute kidney injury through Show Full Answer
What you're experiencing sounds like acute kidney injury rather than chronic kidney disease.
Kidney failure can happen in two ways:
* Acute - occurs suddenly over a short period (like during your time on life support)
* Chronic - develops slowly over months or years
Being on life support can cause acute kidney injury through various stressors on your body - reduced blood flow, medications, infections, or inflammation. This type of kidney damage may improve once you recover from the critical illness.
Chronic kidney disease typically develops from long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or immune system disorders like IgAN.
It's important to work closely with your medical team to monitor your kidney function as you recover. They can determine whether your kidneys will heal or if there's been lasting damage requiring ongoing care.
October 24, 2025
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