Uremia is a serious condition where waste products accumulate in the blood due to untreated kidney failure. Common symptoms of uremia include fatigue, weight loss, nausea and vomiting, and difficulty concentrating.
This article further explores the signs and symptoms of uremia.
Symptoms Of Uremia
Typically, the first symptoms associated with uremia include nausea and vomiting, along with a loss of appetite. Initially, you may experience mild nausea, especially in the morning after waking up.
Some people feel nauseated at the smell of food, while others lose their appetite as soon as they start eating. Once a doctor diagnoses nausea and appetite loss as symptoms linked to uremia, they will often recommend starting dialysis immediately.
Other clinical signs of uremia include the following:
- Continuous weight loss.
- Cognitive dysfunction, especially challenges with thinking and remembering.
- Dyspnea or shortness of breath.
- The feeling of a metal-like taste in the mouth.
- Muscle cramps.
- Body itchiness.
The possible symptoms of the severe, untreated uremia include the following:
- Uremic fetor (Your breath can smell like urine).
- Uremic frost (Yellow-white crystals can appear on your skin whenever sweat dries).
- Pericarditis (Chest pain resulting from inflamed heart lining).
- Seizures
- Coma
- Death
Conclusion
Uremia is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can be fatal. It is crucial to visit a medical practitioner immediately upon noticing the typical uremia signs. Additionally, having comprehensive health insurance is essential to help cover the long treatment costs associated with renal disease.
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