Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Acute Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury is a condition in which your kidneys suddenly stop working properly. It's usually the result of another serious illness, including heart failure, liver failure, severe dehydration, or sepsis. It can also happen because of problems with the kidney itself.

Acute kidney injury can be minor or it can cause complete kidney failure, so it's important that it's diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Symptoms include:

  • Diarrhea 
  • Dehydration
  • Urinating less than usual
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness

Risk factors for acute kidney injury include:

  • Being 65 or older
  • Having another kidney problem
  • Having a long-term illness such as liver disease or diabetes
  • Being dehydrated
  • Having a severe infection
  • Having a urinary tract blockage
  • Taking NSAIDs, blood pressure medications, or diuretics

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Kidney Medicine

For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …
Kidney Medicine