IMPORTANT (REVERSIBLE) CAUSES OF EXACERBATION OF CRF

infection:

CAPD peritonitis

central line infection

chest infection

urinary tract infection

any other infection

drugs:

analgesics

diuretics

ACE inhibitors (with pre-existing renal artery stenosis)

anti-hypertensive agents (due to low BP)

other:

obstructive uropathy

dehydration

renal vein thrombosis [commoner in nephrotic syndrome / MPGN]

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