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==Overview== | |||
Common symptoms of chronic renal failure include: [[malaise]], [[pruritus]], [[nausea]], [[edema]], [[vomiting]], [[bone pain]], and [[sleep disorders]] to name a few. | |||
==Common symptoms== | |||
*General ill feeling and [[fatigue]] | *General ill feeling and [[fatigue]] | ||
*Generalized itching ([[pruritus]]) and [[dry skin]] | *Generalized itching ([[pruritus]]) and [[dry skin]] | ||
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*Family history of renal disease may reveal a heritable cause of [[chronic renal failure]] e.g: [[Alport syndrome]], [[Fabry syndrome]], [[cystinuria]], etc. | *Family history of renal disease may reveal a heritable cause of [[chronic renal failure]] e.g: [[Alport syndrome]], [[Fabry syndrome]], [[cystinuria]], etc. | ||
*Environmental exposure to nephrotoxic agents e.g: heavy metals | *Environmental exposure to nephrotoxic agents e.g: heavy metals | ||
Nervous system symptoms: | '''Nervous system symptoms''': | ||
*Drowsiness and [[confusion]] | *Drowsiness and [[confusion]] | ||
*Inability to concentrate | *Inability to concentrate | ||
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*[[Edema]] of hands and feet | *[[Edema]] of hands and feet | ||
*[[Vomiting]], especially in the morning | *[[Vomiting]], especially in the morning | ||
==Less common symptoms== | |||
*Abnormally dark or light skin and changes in nails | |||
*Bone pain | |||
==[[References]]== | ==[[References]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Common symptoms of chronic renal failure include: malaise, pruritus, nausea, edema, vomiting, bone pain, and sleep disorders to name a few.
Common symptoms
- General ill feeling and fatigue
- Generalized itching (pruritus) and dry skin
- Headaches
- Weight loss without trying
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Drug history and use of analgesics may be elicited.
- Family history of renal disease may reveal a heritable cause of chronic renal failure e.g: Alport syndrome, Fabry syndrome, cystinuria, etc.
- Environmental exposure to nephrotoxic agents e.g: heavy metals
Nervous system symptoms:
- Drowsiness and confusion
- Inability to concentrate
- Numbness in the hands, feet, or other areas
- Muscle twitching or cramps
- Breath odor
- Easy bruising, nosebleeds, or blood in the stool
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent hiccups
- Loss of libido and impotence
- Amenorrhea
- Sleep problems, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, or obstructive sleep apnea
- Edema of hands and feet
- Vomiting, especially in the morning
Less common symptoms
- Abnormally dark or light skin and changes in nails
- Bone pain