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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
| Azotemia has three classifications, depending on its causative origin, but all three types share a few common features. All forms of azotemia are characterized by a decrease in the [[glomerular filtration rate]] (GFR) of the [[kidneys]] and increases in [[blood urea nitrogen]] (BUN) and [[blood serum|serum]] [[creatinine]] concentrations. The [[BUN-to-creatinine ratio]] (BUN:Cr) is a useful measure in determining the type of azotemia. A normal BUN:Cr is less than 15.<ref name=goljanpath>{{Cite book | author=Goljan, Edward F. | title=Rapid Review Pathology | year=2007 | publisher=Mosby | edition=2nd | isbn=0-323-04414-X | pages=396–398}}</ref>
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| ==Classification== | | ==Classification== |
| ===Prerenal azotemia===
| | *Azotemia may be classified into several subtypes based on location of pathology: |
| Prerenal azotemia is caused by a decrease in blood flow ([[hypoperfusion]]) to the kidneys. However, there is no inherent kidney disease. It can occur following [[hemorrhage]], [[shock (circulatory)|shock]], [[volume depletion]], [[congestive heart failure]], and narrowing of the renal artery among other things.<ref name=robbins7 />
| | **Pre renal azotemia |
| | | **Intra renal azotemia |
| The BUN:Cr in prerenal azotemia is greater than 20. The reason for this lies in the mechanism of filtration of BUN and creatinine. Renal Plasma Flow (RPF) is decreased due to hypo perfusion which results in a proportional decrease in GFR. In turn, the decreased flow and pressure to the kidney will be sensed by baroreceptors in the Juxtaglomerular Cells of the afferent arteriole. If the decrease in blood pressure is systemic (rather than occlusion of the renal artery) baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch will be stimulated. This leads to sympathetic nerve activation, resulting in renal afferent arteriolar vasoconstriction and renin secretion through β 1 -receptors. Constriction of the afferent arterioles causes a decrease in the intraglomerular pressure, reducing GFR proportionally. Renin is the main effector of the juxtaglomerular baroreceptors. Renin is secreted from granules in the JG cells, and once in the blood stream, it acts as a protease to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is converted by angiotensin converting enzyme, to angiotensin II, which, in turn, stimulates aldosterone release. Increased aldosterone levels results in salt and water absorption in the distal collecting tubule.
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| A decrease in volume or pressure is a nonosmotic stimulus for antidiuretic hormone production in the hypothalamus, which exerts its effect in the medullary collecting duct for water reabsorption. Through unknown mechanisms, activation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to enhanced proximal tubular reabsorption of salt and water, as well as BUN, creatinine, calcium, uric acid, and bicarbonate. The net result of these 4 mechanisms of salt and water retention is decreased output and decreased urinary excretion of sodium (< 20 mEq/L). The increased reabsorption of Na leads to increased water and urea reabsorption from the [[proximal tubule]]s of the kidney back into the blood. In contrast, creatinine is actually secreted in the proximal tubule. This generally leads to a BUN:Cr ratio > 20 and a fractional excretion of Na of < 1% and an elevated urine osmolarity.
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| === Primary Renal azotemia===
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| Renal azotemia (acute renal failure) typically leads to [[uremia]]. It is an intrinsic disease of the kidney, generally the result of renal [[parenchyma]]l damage. Causes include [[renal failure]], [[glomerulonephritis]], [[acute tubular necrosis]], or any other kind of [[renal disease]].<ref name=goljanpath />
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| The BUN:Cr in renal azotemia is less than 15.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} In cases of renal disease, glomerular filtration rate decreases. So nothing gets filtered as well as it normally would. However, in addition to not being normally filtered, what urea does get filtered is not reabsorbed by the proximal tubule as it normally would be. This results in lower levels of urea in the blood and higher levels of urea in the urine. Creatinine filtration decreases, leading to higher amount of creatinine in the blood. Third spacing of fluids such as peritonitis, osmotic diuresis, or low aldosterone states such as Addisons Disease.<ref name=goljanpath />
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| ===Postrenal azotemia===
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| [[hydronephrosis|Blockage of urine flow]] in an area below the kidneys results in postrenal azotemia. It can be caused by [[congenital abnormalities]] such as [[vesicoureteral reflux]], blockage of the [[ureters]] by [[kidney stone]]s, [[pregnancy]], compression of the ureters by [[cancer]], [[prostatic hyperplasia]], or blockage of the [[urethra]] by kidney or [[bladder stone]]s.<ref name=robbins7 /> Like in prerenal azotemia, there is no inherent renal disease. The increased resistance to urine flow can cause back up into the kidneys, leading to [[hydronephrosis]].<ref name=goljanpath />
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| The BUN:Cr in postrenal azotemia is >15.<ref>http://www.consultation.ayurvediccure.com/types-of-azotemia/</ref> The increased [[nephron]] tubular pressure causes increased reabsorption of urea, elevating it abnormally relative to creatinine.<ref name=goljanpath />
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| | *Based on the duration of symptoms, [disease name] may be classified as either acute or chronic. |
| ==References== | | ==References== |
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