10 Acute Renal Failure Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Shortness of Breath
When we breathe in, oxygen in the air we breathe is absorbed into the bloodstream. Here, it attaches itself to red blood cells, which will then carry it to wherever it is needed in the body. With a healthy bloodstream carrying plenty of oxygen, we are able to get all the oxygen we need.
The blood is not going to be so healthy if the kidneys are failing, though. With the blood full of toxins, the blood is not able to carry as much oxygen as it usually would. This has the effect of leaving us feeling short of breath as the body tries to compensate to get more oxygen into the system.
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