What Are the Most Common Symptoms In Kidney Failure Patients

2015-06-16 10:15

What are the most common symptoms in kidney failure patients? As we know, kidney failure refers to the gradually reduction of kidney function. For kidney failure patients, they may have no symptoms in their early stage. However, with kidney function decline, they will have some obvious symptoms. In the following article, we will learn about some of the common symptoms in kidney failure.

1. Swelling

Kidneys have the function of removing excess fluid out. When the kidneys cant work well in kidney failure, it will cause the fluid retention in body, then patients will get swelling or edema.

2. Loss of appetite

When the kidney function declines, it will cause too much toxins and wastes building up in blood, which can stimulate the digestive system and cause the symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc.

3. Anemia

Anemia is a common complication in kidney failure due to kidney damage. When the kidneys cant work well, the kidneys will fail to produce enough EPO in blood, which will cause the reduction of red blood cells and lead to anemia.

4. High blood pressure

When the kidneys cant function well in kidney failure, the kidney will produce more renin in blood, which will lead to the increase of blood pressure.

5. Lethargy

6. Shortness of breath

7. Weakness and fatigue

8. Metabolic acidosis

9. Congestive heart failure

Above are some of the most common symptoms in kidney failure patients with the development of their disease. When patients suffer from some of the symptoms mentioned above, they need to pay attention. And they should take effective treatment to control their symptoms and remedy their disease, which can prevent further kidney damage and slow down their progression.

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