CHAPTER 2:Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 9Uremic Syndrome
Uremic Syndrome is a condition associated with the build up of urea (waste products) in the blood, due to kidney failure. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness and mental confusion. Adequate dialysis will relieve these symptoms.
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When Your Kidneys FailNational Kidney FoundationBook312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
American Journal of Kidney DiseasesNational Kidney FoundationVol. 39 Supply 1312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Living With Kidney Disease: A Patient ManualThe Renal Network, Inc.Book800-456-6919www.therenalnetwork.org
Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeNational Kidney and Urologic Diseases information ClearinghouseFact Sheet800-891-5390www.niddk.nih.gov
Coping With Kidney FailureRobert H. Philips, Ph.D.Book
The Principles and Practice of NephrologyMosbyBook, 2nd edition

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