- Reduction in renal capillaries -Scarring of Glomeruli - Atrophy & Fibrosis of Renal tubules
Nitrogenous wastes impairs platelets
Malfunction of RAAS
> 90 % of kidney damage
Decreased Erythropoietin Production Continuous decline in renal function
Bleeding tendencies
Na & H2O retention
ANEMIA
Toxins irritate pericardial sac Pericarditis Cardiac Tamponade
-fatigue - weakness
Toxins impair immune system Decreased Immune system
Increased blood pressure
Edema
Pulmonary Edema, Peripheral Edema
Stage IV END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) GFR <10%
Oliguria Hypertension
Continuous Multisystem Affectation Multiple Organ Failure
Heart Failure
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Uremic frost
Risk for superinfection ┼
Decreased Urine Output
Urea deposits on the skin
DEATH
Sepsis
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Toxins affect CNS
Uremic Encephalopathy -changes in mentation/ psychiatric symptoms -irritability -fatigue -insomnia