~~Uremia~~
| Characterized | Too many waste products in the blood stream |
| Cause | -failure of kidney function -reduced bloodflow to kidney |
| Symptoms | -drowsiness -irritability -nausea -vomiting -breathlessness -headaches -muscle cramps -convulsions -coma -death |
| Diagnosis | -Blood tests |
| Treatment | -anti-inflammatory drugs -anti-biotic drugs |
"Uremia, presence in the bloodstream of too many chemical wastes such as urea, a nitrogen-rich waste product attributable to extra protein in the diet. "
"Uremia". Microsoft Encarta. © 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
"Uremia most commonly develops when the kidneys fail to function properly. In some cases, however, uremia occurs when blood flow to the kidneys is reduced due to severe bleeding, serious burns, or heart attack, or when more wastes are formed in the bloodstream as a result of traumatic injuries or large surgical incisions than can be removed by the kidneys. A kidney stone, a tumor in the urinary tract, or a severely enlarged prostate in males may also cause uremia"
"Uremia". Microsoft Encarta. © 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights
reserved.
