Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)
Definition
Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, resulting in acute kidney failure.
Symptoms
- Decreased consciousness
- Coma
- Delirium or confusion
- Drowsy, lethargic, hard to arouse
- Decreased urine output or no urine output
- General swelling, fluid retention
- Nausea, vomiting
Note: Other symptoms of acute kidney failure may also be present.
