Nephrology Made Simple : End Stage Renal Disease : Signs and symptoms

Clinical features of End Stage Renal Disease:

General Physical Examination:

Anemia

Skin bruises

Scratch marks on skin

Postural hypotension

Peripheral oedema

Corneal calcification

Cardiovascular System:

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Arterial bruits

Peripheral vascular disease

Respiratory System:

Lung crackles

Pleural effusions

Abdomen / GIT

Abdominal scars

Palpable kidneys or Liver ( in polycystic disease)

Nervous system:

Peripheral neuropathy

Proximal Myopathy

Symptoms:

Loss of appetitie

Weakness

Fatigue

Nausea

Lethargy

Loss of sleep

Increased tendency to bleed

Restless legs

Sexual dysfunction