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  • Atrophy
  • Central Pontine Myelinolysis
  • Coagulopathy
  • Deconditioning
  • Digestive Dysfunction
  • Esophageal Damage
  • Hemorrhagic Retinitis
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Jaundice
  • Malnutrition & Starvation
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Pneumomediastinum
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Secondary Depression
  • Splenic Avulsion
  • Vasospasms of Cerebral Arteries
  • Potential Fetal Complications

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Acute Renal Failure

The sudden loss of the kidneys' ability to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes.

Classic Signs: Decreased urine output, fluid retention, changes in mental status or mood, increased blood pressure, ear noise/buzzing, breath odor, fatigue, nausea, vomiting.

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Offsite Research: Acute renal failure in association with severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Hill JB, Yost NP, Wendel GD Jr. Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002 Nov;100(5 Pt 2):1119-21. Women with severe hyperemesis gravidarum may be at risk for acute renal failure caused by severe intravascular volume depletion.

Updated on: Aug. 09, 2006