Chronic Renal Failure
Alternate Names : CRF, Chronic Kidney Failure
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Azotemia is a form of CRF where the buildup of toxins causes no
symptoms. Uremia is another form of CRF where the stored toxins do cause
symptoms. These symptoms may include:
breathlessness
changes in the amount of urine output
fatigue
frequent hiccups
generalized swelling
itching
leg cramps
mental slowness or confusion
metallic taste
pale skin color, called pallor
poor appetite
nausea
sudden, uncontrollable body spasms, called seizures
vomiting
weight loss
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