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Uremia

Uremia: Introduction

Uremia: Build up of toxins usually excreted by the kidneys, associated with real failure in a woman who is pregnant. See free access online books about Uremia below. See detailed information below for a list of 110 causes of Uremia, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Uremia:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Uremia. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Uremia: Symptom Checker

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Uremia

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Diagnostic Guides for Uremia

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Uremia from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Uremia. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Uremia

Medical Books Excerpts
  • UREMIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • UREMIA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • UREMIA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Uremia listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Uremia as a symptom include:

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- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Uremia:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Uremia as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Article Excerpts about Uremia

The illness associated with the buildup of urea in the blood because the kidneys are not working effectively. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, and mental confusion. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)

The illness associated with the buildup of urea in the blood because the kidneys are not working effectively. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, and mental confusion. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)

Definitions of Uremia:

Uremia: (1) An excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood. (2) The complex of symptoms due to severe persisting renal failure that can be relieved by dialysis. [G. ouron, urine, + haima, blood]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Acute or chronic condition, characterized by the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter the blood substances, resulting in uremia and electrolyte imbalances. Acute renal failure is usually associated with oliguria or anuria, hyperkalemia, and pulmonary edema. Chronic renal failure is irreversible and requires hemodialysis.--2004
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (urea) that are usually excreted in the urine
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Excess in the blood of urea, creatinine and other nitrogenous end products of protein and aminoacid metabolism; also, the constellation of signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure.
- (Source - CRISP)

Detailed list of causes of Uremia

The list below shows some of the causes of Uremia mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Uremia?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Uremia. Of the 110 causes of Uremia that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 7 causes are "common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 98 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Uremia:

The following list of conditions have 'Uremia' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Analgesic nephropathy syndrome ... uremia
  • Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome ... uremia

    C

  • Carnevale-Canun-Mendoza syndrome ... uremia
  • Chemical poisoning - Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether ... uremia

    E

  • End-stage renal disease ... uremia

    G

  • Glomerular Disease ... uremia

    K

  • Kidney stones ... uremia

    M

  • Medullary cystic kidney disease 1 ... uremia
  • Medullary cystic kidney disease 2 ... uremia

    N

  • Non-diarrheal (D-) HUS syndrome ... uremia

    P

  • Polyarteritis nodosa ... uremia

    R

  • Renal segmental hypoplasia-induced Hypertension ... uremia

    Conditions listing complications: Uremia:

    The following list of conditions have 'Uremia' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    E

  • End-stage renal disease ... uremia

    K

  • Kidney stones ... uremia

    M

  • Multifocal fibrosclerosis ... uremia

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  • Causes of Uremia Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Uremia based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Uremia:

    Renal failure, Azotemia renal, Kidney failure
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Uremia:

    Symptoms related to Uremia:

    Acute kidney failure (11 causes), Chronic kidney failure, Cardiac failure, Blockage in the urinary tract, Anemia (704 causes), Coagulopathy, Acidosis (69 causes), Diabetes mellitus (183 causes), End stage renal disease

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