PrintSigns and Symptoms of Prerenal ARF
Symptoms of prerenal ARF include the following:
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Rapid heart rate
- Slack skin
- Thirst
- Weight loss
Urine output is usually low in people with prerenal ARF. The patient also may have symptoms of heart or liver disease.
Prerenal ARF Complications
Many prerenal ARF patients are critically ill and require admission to an intensive care unit. They may suffer from severe infection, such as viral hepatitis. Decreased perfusion can cause acute organ failure, such as cardiac or liver failure. Symptoms of heart failure include:
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Edema (fluid retention and swelling)
- Venous engorgement
Symptoms of liver failure include:
- Confusion, disorientation, stupor
- Sweet, ammoniacal odor
