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Acute kidney injury in patient with acute gastroenteritis and history of consuming energy drink

An abrupt decline in kidney function is a characteristic of acute kidney injury (AKI), a disorder that affects the structure and function of the kidneys. Hypovolemia from gastroenteritis is known as one of the causes from prerenal AKI. Energy drinks, which are consumed a lot by workers and young people are also known can decrease kidney function and liver function even without having any pre-existing diseases. There were two reported cases of consumption energy drink that worsening kidney and liver function in gastroenteritis patient with mild-moderate dehydration state.