10 Kidney Failure Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea refers to the unpleasant sensation where there is an urge to vomit. It can be a debilitating symptom as it places significant discomfort on the chest, back of the throat, and upper abdomen. Vomiting occurs when there is involuntary expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth and nose.
Both nausea and vomiting are common and nonspecific symptoms that have many causes. Examples include gastroenteritis, motion sickness, and pregnancy. Both symptoms may also occur in kidney failure patients due to the excessive buildup of urea in the body as the kidneys are no longer functioning enough to excrete urea.
