End-Stage Renal Disease: Symptoms & Signs (ESRD, End-Stage Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Failure)

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Alternate Names : ESRD, End-Stage Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Failure

The symptoms that are caused by the the toxic buildup of waste products incude:

a decrease in the amount of urine

overall swelling of the body

feeling out of breath

nausea

vomiting

poor appetite

metallic taste in the mouth

frequent hiccups

weight loss

fatigue

mental slowness or confusion

seizures or convulsions

leg cramps

itching

pale skin color

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Author: Rajnish K. Dhingra, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 05/04/01

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