Chronic Renal Failure: Symptoms & Signs (CRF, Chronic Kidney Failure)

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Chronic Renal Failure

Alternate Names : CRF, Chronic Kidney Failure

Chronic Renal Failure | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

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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Author: Rajnish K. Dhingra, MD
Reviewer: Lisa Sterling, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 02/11/02

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