ACUTE KIDNEY ATTACK...........
WARNING SIGNS:
Sudden decrease in urine output or no urine output.
Swelling of the face and the body
Breathing difficulty
Vomiting
Poor appetite
Alteration in level of consciousness, fits [advanced stages].
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Seek early treatment for vomiting ,diarrhoea and replacement of lost fluids.
Avoid self-medication,NSAIDs, commonly used for pain relief ,lead to acute kidney attack.
Do not repeat prescriptions because symptoms resemble earlier illness when a drug gave relief.
Consult your family physician immediately at the onset of illness and follow his/her advice.
When a dialysis is advised, do not hesitate to agree.
Keep your neighbourhood clean and prevent vector-borne diseases like dengue,malaria,leptospirosis.
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