The disorder occurs in up to 10% of patients hospitalized with liver failure. It is caused by the built-up effects of liver damage and kidney failure in people with:
Acute liver failure Alcoholic hepatitis Cirrhosis
Other risk factors include:
Blood pressure that falls when a person rises or suddenly changes position (orthostatic hypotension) Diuretic use Gastrointestinal bleeding Infection Recent abdominal paracentesis
Who is at highest risk for Hepatorenal syndrome ?
The disorder occurs in up to 10% of patients hospitalized with liver failure. It is caused by the built-up effects of liver damage and kidney failure in people with:
Acute liver failure {{ORGANIZATION}} hepatitis {{ORGANIZATION}}
Other risk factors include:
Blood pressure that falls when a person rises or suddenly changes position (orthostatic hypotension) Diuretic use Gastrointestinal bleeding {{ORGANIZATION}} abdominal paracentesis