How does kidney failure cause joint pain?
In kidney failure, joint pain is the most common bone problem and it usually occurs as a result of electrolyte disturbance. Kidney is the organ that can help to maintain electrolyte balance. For kidney failure patients, when their kidneys fail to do this job, large amounts of phosphorus will build up in the blood and thus cause hyperphosphatemia. High level of phosphorus in blood will affect their body from getting enough calcium and thus cause hypocalcemia. Low level of calcium in blood is the major reason for renal failure patients to experience joint pain.
Another possible cause for joint pain among kidney failure patients is muscle cramp which occurs easily when potassium level in blood is lower than the normal value.
Also, in some cases, kidney failure patients have joint pain as their nerve system is affected. Kidney is responsible for purifying blood. When kidney function is impaired, wastes will build up in blood. They may damage any part of patients’ body while they circulating with blood. Leg pain can be caused when nerve system is affected.
How to treat joint pain in kidney failure?
If joint pain is associated with joint pain, the patients should reduce the intake of foods that contribute most to gout include: red meat, organ meat, seafood, beer, liquor, and sugar-sweetened items, especially with high fructose corn syrup. Effective control of the risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol.
In the cases of joint pain caused by bone disease, the patients should increase the vitamin D supplement and avoid foods high in phosphorus.
However, the underlying cause of joint pain in kidney failure is the reduced renal function.To control this condition completely and fundamentally,the treatment should focus on restoring the impaired kidney structure and improving the excretory ability of the kidneys. How to get this treatment goal? Chat with our online doctor directly now!
