Category First Aid Guide

How Can Nephritis Patients Avoid Uremia?

Learn how to spot subtle signs of chronic nephritis (edema, hypertension, proteinuria) and avoid uremia—myths debunked for early detection and kidney protection.

Many people hold three common misconceptions about chronic glomerulonephritis (referred to as chronic nephritis), which often lead to lowered vigilance. Misconception 1: Chronic Nephritis Must Have Obvious Symptoms While most…

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Early Detection and Dietary Restrictions for Uremia

Spot uremia early (vomiting, neuropathy) and learn critical dietary bans—no starfruit, potassium-rich foods, or NSAIDs.

Understanding Uremia Uremia is the terminal clinical syndrome of progressive chronic kidney failure, marked by: Metabolic disruptions: Electrolyte imbalances, acid-base disorders. Systemic toxicity: Affects digestive, cardiovascular (hypertension, pericarditis), hematologic (anemia),…

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Uremic Pericarditis

Uremic pericarditis: causes, symptoms like chest pain/friction rub, and management of this renal failure complication.

Etiology (1) CausesThis condition is a severe complication of chronic renal failure, classified into: Uremic pericarditis: Occurs in untreated end-stage renal disease. Dialysis-associated pericarditis: Develops during maintenance dialysis. (2) PathogenesisMultiple…

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Uremic Cardiomyopathy

Uremic cardiomyopathy: causes, symptoms, and treatment of heart disease in chronic kidney failure patients. Learn about dialysis risks.

Synonyms:Uremic heart disease, uremic myocardial disease Etiology (1) CausesChronic renal failure (CRF) stems from primary kidney diseases or systemic conditions like diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephrosclerosis, and rheumatic disorders, which concurrently…

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Etiology and Pathogenesis of Uremia

Explore uremia's multi-organ effects: from GI bleeding and anemia to renal osteodystrophy and neuropathy, driven by toxin accumulation in kidney failure.

Uremia occurs when nitrogenous waste products and other toxins accumulate in the body due to impaired renal excretion, leading to disturbances in fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance, as well as multi-organ…

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Non-Dialysis Therapies for Uremia

Explore non-dialysis treatments for uremia—electrolyte balance, nutritional therapy, anemia management, and integrative medicine for chronic kidney disease.

Although dialysis and kidney transplantation are highly effective treatments for chronic renal failure, only 10-20% of uremia patients in China currently have access to these therapies. The remaining 80-90% rely on non-dialysis treatments, which…

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