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As kidney failure progresses, some or all of the following signs and symptoms may develop:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Confusion
- Trouble concentrating
- Swelling throughout the body
- Low urine output
- Generalized weakness
- Multiple bruises
- Frequent infections
- Numbness and tingling in the extremities
- Irritability
- Decreased libido
- Menstrual irregularities
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramps and twitches
- Shortness of breath
- Pericarditis
- High blood pressure
- Weak, brittle bones
- Yellowish-brownish skin tone
- Easy bruising of the skin
- Headache
- Frequent hiccups
If kidney failure is untreated, the accumulated waste products and fluid can result in:
- Coma
- Seizures
- Death
References:
Conn's Current Therapy 2001 . 53rd ed. WB Saunders Company; 2001.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/ .
National Kidney Foundation website. Available at: http://www.kidney.org/ .
Yu HT. Progression of Chronic Renal Failure Arch Int Med. 2003;163:1417-1429.
Last reviewed April 2007 by David Juan, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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