Potential causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) include acute conditions like: 👉 Shock - Reduced blood flow to the kidneys due to severe hypotension can lead to inadequate perfusion and oxygenation, causing kidney damage. 👉 Sepsis - A severe infection can cause systemic inflammation, leading to reduced kidney perfusion and direct kidney injury from toxins. 👉 Rhabdomyolysis - Massive muscle breakdown in the body releases myoglobin into the bloodstream - this is a substance that the kidneys have