Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Kidney Disease Signs and Symptoms

According to Arora and colleagues, individuals who are inadequately dialyzed experience the following manifestations of uremia:

• Pericarditis: Can be complicated by cardiac tamponade, possibly resulting in death if unrecognized

• Encephalopathy: Can progress to coma and death

• Peripheral neuropathy, usually asymptomatic

• Restless leg syndrome

• Gastrointestinal symptoms: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

• Skin manifestations, such as dry skin, pruritus, and ecchymosis

• Fatigue, increased somnolence, and failure to thrive

• Malnutrition

• Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and amenorrhea

• Platelet dysfunction with tendency to bleed

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of CKD and ESRD.

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Cite this: Patrick Rossignol. Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Kidney Disease Signs and Symptoms - Medscape - Feb 03, 2023.