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History and Symptoms (Pre-renal Azotemia)

In alphabetical order.

• Decreased or absent urine output
• Confusion
• Decreased alertness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Orthostatic blood pressure (rises or falls, significantly depending on position)
• Pale skin color
• Rapid pulse
• Thirst, swelling (edema, anasarca)

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Prompt treatment of some causes of azotemia can result in restoration of kidney function; delayed treatment may result in permanent loss of renal function. Treatment may include hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, medications to increase cardiac output and increase blood pressure, and the treatment of the condition that caused the azotemia to begin with.