Uremia

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Uremia is defined as "the illness accompanying [[kidney failure]] that cannot be explained by derangements in extracellular volume, inorganic ion concentrations, or lack of known renal synthetic products."[1]

Signs and symptoms

Signs such as well-being, fatigue, and reduced stamina may occur when the glomerular filtration rate falls below 50 to 60 ml per minute per 1.73 m2.[1]

Subtle cognitive dysfunction may occur when the glomerular filtration rate falls below 30 to 60 ml per minute per 1.73 m2.[1]

INsulin resistance may occur when the glomerular filtration rate falls below 50 ml per minute per 1.73 m2.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Meyer TW, Hostetter TH (2007). "Uremia". N. Engl. J. Med. 357 (13): 1316–25. DOI:10.1056/NEJMra071313. PMID 17898101. Research Blogging.