Intravenous (IV) fluids to increase fluid and blood volume.Medications to control potassium in your blood or to restore blood calcium levels.Dialysis to remove any toxins in your blood. This uses a machine to pump blood out of your body to filter it. The blood is then returned to your body.

Can azotemia be cured?

If caught early, many forms of azotemia are treatable and manageable. However, other health conditions and pregnancy can make treatment difficult. Many people with azotemia have a good prognosis. Complications, other health issues, and kidney disease or injury caught in late stages may make regular dialysis necessary.

What does azotemia cause?

Azotemia is an excess of nitrogen compounds in the blood. Uremia, or uremic syndrome, occurs when the excess of nitrogen compounds becomes toxic to your system. Azotemia, if untreated, can lead to acute (sudden) renal failure. Renal failure is when each kidney shuts down.