Treating Acute Renal Failure

The treatment for acute renal failure will depend on the exact cause and severity of the event. Your doctor may recommend any of the following:

• Undergoing dialysis
• Treating obstruction with a catheter or stent
• Maintaining adequate blood volume with fluids given intravenously
• Stopping medications or drugs that caused the loss of function
• Treating related problems, such as kidney stones or infections
• Incorporating a diet with limited protein intake, supervised by a physician