Complications
- Pericarditis, cardiac tamponade
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypertension
- Platelet dysfunction
- Gastrointestinal loss of blood; duodenal or peptic ulcers
- Hemorrhage
- Anemia
- Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, liver failure
- Decreased functioning of white blood cells and immune system
- Infection
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizures
- Encephalopathy, nervous system damage, dementia
- Weakening of the bones, fractures, joint disorders
- Permanent skin pigmentation changes
- Skin dryness, itching/scratching with resultant skin infection
- Changes in glucose metabolism
- Changes in electrolyte levels
- Decreased libido, impotence
- Miscarriage, menstrual irregularities, infertility
Calling your health care provider
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms indicating end-stage kidney disease have developed. Call your health care provider if known acute or chronic kidney failure persists or worsens.
Prevention
Treatment of chronic kidney failure may delay or prevent progression to ESRD. Some cases may not be preventable.
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