uremia
Blood waste buildup
Uremia is a dangerous medical condition in which waste products that should be filtered out by the kidneys instead accumulate in the blood.
It typically results from kidney failure and can cause symptoms ranging from fatigue and nausea to confusion and seizures.
Without treatment such as dialysis or a kidney transplant, uremia can be fatal.
The patient's uremia worsened despite aggressive treatment.
Muscular metabolism waste compound
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- nitrogenousContaining nitrogen compounds
- metabolitesChemicals from bodily processes
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
retention · nephron · glomerulus · hyperkalemia · electrolyte imbalance · blood urea nitrogen
Muscular metabolism waste compound
- blood urea nitrogenWaste product measuring kidney function
- GFRKidney filtration measurement
- urinalysisLaboratory examination of urine
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
hematuria · kidney biopsy · ultrasound · complete blood count
Disease impairing brain function
- pericarditisInflammation surrounding the heart
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
- immunodeficiencyWeakened disease-fighting capacity
neuropathy · seizures · coma · gastroparesis · myopathy · pleuritis · cognitive impairment · sexual dysfunction
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- anorexiaEating disorder, self-starvation
- pruritusMedical term for itching
confusion · lethargy · muscle cramps · restless legs · hiccups · weight loss · malaise · drowsiness
Kidney tissue deterioration
- IgA nephropathyRenal immunoglobulin deposition disorder
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
Artificial blood purification process
- kidney transplantImplanting a donated organ
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- dialysateSolution for blood filtration
blood purification · dietary restriction · sodium bicarbonate · vitamin D · antihypertensives · diuretics · nephrologist
creatinine
Muscular metabolism waste compound
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- nitrogenousContaining nitrogen compounds
- metabolitesChemicals from bodily processes
ammonia · retention · nephron · glomerulus · hyperkalemia · electrolyte imbalance · blood urea nitrogen
creatinine
Muscular metabolism waste compound
- blood urea nitrogenWaste product measuring kidney function
- GFRKidney filtration measurement
- urinalysisLaboratory examination of urine
proteinuria · hematuria · kidney biopsy · ultrasound · complete blood count
encephalopathy
Disease impairing brain function
- pericarditisInflammation surrounding the heart
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
immunodeficiency · neuropathy · seizures · coma · gastroparesis · myopathy · pleuritis · cognitive impairment · sexual dysfunction · malnutrition
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- anorexiaEating disorder, self-starvation
pruritus · confusion · lethargy · muscle cramps · restless legs · hiccups · weight loss · malaise · drowsiness · pallor
nephropathy
Kidney tissue deterioration
- IgA nephropathyRenal immunoglobulin deposition disorder
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
hemodialysis
Artificial blood purification process
- kidney transplantImplanting a donated organ
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
dialysate · blood purification · dietary restriction · sodium bicarbonate · vitamin D · antihypertensives · diuretics · nephrologist