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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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Reviewer Info: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/14/2007