Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) represent two fundamentally different nephrological conditions distinguished by their onset, reversibility, and prognosis. AKI develops suddenly within hours to days due to acute events such as severe infection, dehydration, or nephrotoxic medications, and is characterized by rapid creatinine elevation and potential reversibility with prompt treatment.  In … Continue reading Acute Kidney Injury vs Chronic Kidney Disease