10 Kidney Failure Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Diarrhea
Diarrhea occurs when there is at least three or more episodes of loose, watery, or liquid bowel movements a day. Diarrhea usually lasts several days and, in severe cases, can lead to dehydration due to excessive loss of fluid. Symptoms can include loss of skin color, decreased urination, tachycardia, and decrease in responsiveness.
The commonest cause of diarrhea is an intestinal infection due to bacteria, virus, or parasite. Other possible causes are irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, and side effects of medication. It can also affect kidney failure patients due to excessive accumulation of urea levels in the blood as the kidneys can no longer excrete it.
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