Nausea and Vomiting
Patients with chronic renal disease often complain of nausea due to complications such as urea, acidosis, and creatinine buildup in the blood. Kidney failure may lead to fluid retention, waste accumulation, and electrolyte imbalance. Moreover, more complications may develop if there is an imbalance of hormones and electrolytes, particularly potassium, which can also lead to nausea and vomiting.
Toxin accumulation in the blood is known medically as uremia. It develops when the kidneys fail to eliminate waste products in the form of urine and is a common symptom of renal failure. On the other hand, muscles create creatinine as a waste product. When the kidneys function correctly, they remove creatinine in the body by excreting it in the urine. The buildup of creatinine in the blood can lead to vomiting and dizziness.
Lastly, metabolic acidosis is an acid accumulation in the body caused by renal disease or kidney failure. Too much acid in the body’s fluids indicates that the body is either not eliminating enough acid, producing too much acid, or is unable to maintain an acid-base balance. People with severe acidosis feel more tired, lethargic, disoriented, and nauseous.
These medical conditions associated with kidney failure require immediate medical attention.
