Uremia Basics:Causes and Symtpoms

Causes of Uremia

1. Various kidney diseases account for the main cause.

2. Infection of urinary system or urinary tract infection.

3. Toxic side effects of some medications.

4. Approximately 30% of patients with Diabetes Mellitus may develop Uremia.

5. Uremia cases caused by HIV infection is in rising trend.

6. About 15% of high blood pressure will become Uremia.

Symptoms of Uremia

For uremia patients, the symptoms may include excessive thirst and reduced urination, nausea and vomiting, a drying mouth, swelling (edema of the entire body, hands, feet and face, etc.), abdominal pain, Confusion due to reduced mental alertness, pale color of the skin, tiredness, fatigue and increased irritability, increased pulse rate, tremors and seizures, fever and a low blood pressure, nocturnal urination, Anorexia and weight loss, inexplicable small bruise and pericarditis.