10 Signs of Kidney Failure
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Kidney Failure Sign #3: Extreme Tiredness
If you are suffering from extreme tiredness such that you feel like your body will shut down, it’s probably a sign of kidney failure. Besides their other functions, the kidneys secrete the hormone called erythropoietin, or EPO. This hormone signals to the body to produce new red blood cells.
Without EPO, the body does not replace worn out or destroyed red blood cells. This leads to low levels of red blood cells, a condition known as anemia. Considering that red blood cells are responsible for the distribution of oxygen in the body, without adequate numbers, less oxygen is available for the body to function normally. This is the cause of chronic tiredness or fatigue.
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