Can Stage 4 Kidney Failure Cause Weakness and Tiredness

2014-03-30 03:10

Stage 4 Kidney Failure means there is advanced damage to the kidneys. In this stage, kidney functions can be affected, resulting in many symptoms. Can stage 4 kidney failure cause weak and tiredness? The answer is certain. Stage 4 kidney failure can cause weak and tiredness. How does stage 4 kidney failure cause weak and tiredness?

Anemia

Anemia may be the main contributor to weakness and tiredness. Healthy kidneys can release erythropoietin to stimulate bone marrows to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrition to all the parts of the body. But the damaged kidneys can not secrete erythropoietin effectively. Besides, the accumulated wastes and toxins shorten the lifespan of red blood cells. Both the two factors lead to the decreased amount of red blood cells. Once there are not enough red blood cells, your body will be in a state of ischemia and anoxia. So you are susceptible to weakness and tiredness.

Poor sleeping quality

If you can not have enough rest at night, you may feel weak and tired as well. Many factors can affect your sleeping quality with stage 4 kidney failure. For example, restless leg syndrome, the accumulated wastes, bad mood and side effects of medications.

Physical inactivity

Some patients think that exercise may worsen the condition of weakness and tiredness, so what they often do is to lie on bed. But in fact physical inactivity can make you feel tired more easily.

Other factors

Many stage 4 kidney failure patients live on a restricted diet. If you can not control your diet properly, you may suffer from malnutrition and then weakness and tiredness occur.

High blood pressure may be also a cause of weakness and tiredness.

If you often feel weak and tired with stage 4 kidney failure, you should talk with your doctor to find the underlying causes and then take corresponding measures. If you need our help, please feel free to contact us.

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