What Is Uremia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Uremia
If your kidneys are no longer able to perform the role as well as they usually would, then toxins can begin to accumulate in the body. Instead of being filtered out and ejected in our urine, the toxins will be flowing through our blood instead. This is a condition known as uremia.
The main toxins responsible are urea and creatinine. When these toxins build up too much it can become a very dangerous condition for the patient. Uremia is potentially a very serious condition, and can be life-threatening if it is not treated accordingly. It tends to occur as a result of damage to the kidney caused by chronic kidney disease.
