Cardiovascular disease
A small part of patients are likely to experience cardiovascular diseases including heart failure, arrhythmia. Those are closely associated with high blood pressure, acidosis, hyperkalemia, water retention etc.
Skin problems
Itching skin is the most common symptom of uremia skin problems. It is likely to be caused by the stimulation of harmful substances. In addition, dry skin, yellow skin and change of skin color are caused by the excessive urochrome.
Digestive problems
Nausea, vomit and loss of appetite indicate digestive damage caused by urease which will break down urea into ammonia. The ammonia stimulates mucosa, leading to inflammation of digestive tract. Patients are often accompanied by bleeding of digestive tract.
Respiratory system diseases
Patients with uremia are prone to develop respiratory system diseases. Pulmonary edema is a common symptom which is associated with heart failure, hypoproteinemia, water retention etc.
Nerve problems
Patients with uremia often experience dizziness, headache, fatigue, decline of memory and understanding. With the condition worse, other serious symptoms occur including fatigue, spasm, sleepiness, coma, etc.
Uremia is a complication of end-stage renal failure. Since it is a severe and irreversible condition, prognosis may be poor if it is not treated properly. There are two factors which can affect prognosis of uremia. The underlying kidney disease is the first factor. Meanwhile, the risk factors and complications are the second factor that may influence the prognosis. If hypertension occurs, prognosis becomes worst. In order to prevent these complications, the patient’s condition should be kept controlled and stable.
