Anuria is a condition characterized by a lack of urine production and elimination, which is usually related to a urinary tract obstruction or a consequence of acute kidney failure, for example.
It is important to identify the cause of anuria as it is possible for the urologist or nephrologist to indicate the most appropriate treatment, which may involve correcting the blockage, placing a stent or haemodialysis.
- The most commonly associated cause of anuria is acute kidney failure.
- In which the kidney is unable to filter blood properly.
- With the accumulation of substances harmful to the body and causing the appearance of certain signs and symptoms such as pain in the lower back.
- Easy fatigue.
- Shortness of breath and high blood pressure.
- For example.
- Learn to recognize symptoms of acute kidney failure.
Other possible causes of anuria include
Diagnosis of anuria is made by the nephrologist or urologist based on the signs and symptoms presented by the person that may indicate changes in the kidneys, such as water retention, difficulty urinating, frequent fatigue and the presence of blood in the urine when it is possible to remove it.
In addition, to confirm the cause of anuria, your doctor may also indicate blood tests, urine tests, CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging or kidney scans, which evaluate the shape and function of your kidneys, being important for diagnosing kidney failure or identifying blockages, for example. Understand what kidney scans are and how they are performed.
Your doctor indicates the treatment of anuria based on the cause, signs and symptoms presented by the person, and the health of the person. For example, in cases where anuria is caused by a blockage of the urinary tract that prevents urine removal, surgery to correct the blockage may be recommended, favoring the removal of urine and the establishment of a stent.
In the case of renal failure, haemodialysis is generally recommended, as it is necessary to filter the blood to prevent the accumulation of toxic substances in the body, which could aggravate renal failure. See how hemodialysis is performed.
In the latter case, when the deficiency is already more advanced and hemodialysis is not enough, your doctor may order a kidney transplant.
In addition, it is important that treatment of the underlying disease, such as diabetes or cardiovascular changes, continue as recommended by your doctor, as this can prevent complications.