Uremia

Uremia is the poisoning when the body cannot make urine through the kidneys to excrete metabolic wastes and excess water. Modern medicine sees it as a complex syndrome of disturbed internal biochemistry after loss of renal function, not a single disease, called renal failure syndrome. The term was coined by PIORRY and HERITER in 1840 after describing renal failure.

Common Symptoms

Lower limb edema; somnolence; anorexia; restless legs syndrome; urine-smelling breath; nail-patella quadrad; acute hemolytic uremic syndrome; sensory disturbance

Causes

Kidney disease is the main cause; all chronic kidney diseases end in uremia. Chronic glomerulonephritis is the leading cause, accounting for 55.7%. The cause is loss of renal function so nitrogenous wastes cannot be excreted.

Treatment

Dialysis, renal transplantation, supportive treatment

Prevention

Detect and treat chronic kidney disease early to prevent progression to uremia.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the nephrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.