Question 1

ok so i have heard that some symptoms of kidney failure is itching and discolored pee. my whole back itches and my pee is clear. kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

No: The worst scenatrio is kidney infection. Unlikely, do urinalysis.

Question 2

are hives related to kidney failure?

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Hives and RF: Some patients who have acute renal failure due to medication reactions may have hives.  Some patients who already have renal failure and on dialysis may experience hives while being dialyzed or shortly after finishing a treatment.  These are a couple of ways hives and renal failure are related.

Question 3

hives? rash? it keeps spreading it starts as a red area then a welt appears and it itches and burns/stings on legs arms lower  back and lower abdomen

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HIVES or URTICARIA: Generalized  hives can be very uncomfortable. Your md might give Epinephrine or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) shot to make you better.

Question 4

what are the first symptoms of liver or kidney disease. where would itching all over and metallic taste fall in the timeline between normal to disease?

Accepted Answer

Itching can be: related to systemic disease.  Liver disease can cause increased bilirubin which can lead to diffuse itching.  Dysgeusia (or the metallic taste) can be caused by a lot of things, including medications and different disease processes.  I would recommend you go see your primary care doctor to get checked out.

Question 5

in any stage of chronic kidney disease the patient got erectile dysfunction and general itching ?

Accepted Answer

: Those are often observed in advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4 and 5, i.e. GFR less than 30 cc/min), but sometimes earlier. Medication(s) may be contributory to ED in early stages.

Question 6

can erectile dysfunction and generalized itching happend in stage 1 or 2 of chronic kidney disease or its just happening in later stages ?

Accepted Answer

: Usually in late stages

Question 7

i have itchy skin on my arms at my elbos. sometimes a blister appears, others, just itching. i do havr stage 3 chronic kidney disease. is this related?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Stage 3 kidney disease does not usually cause pruritis. Do have it checked though as it may have got worse.

Question 8

i have a kidney failure, will there be complications with legionnaires' disease?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Kidney failure is one complication of untreated or severe legionnaire's disease. However, people with kidney failure are more susceptible to get this disease due to lowered immunity and co-morbid conditions. Not everyone with kidney disease will get it though.

Question 9

what to do if i think i may have kidney failure or disease. help?

Accepted Answer

Blood, urine tests: Most often, kidney failure is asymptomatic.If you suspect, you must see your physician to get the blood and urine tests for checking serum BUN , creatinine, urine analysis, urine protein, urine creatinine.This will help identify the presence of kidney disease.

Question 10

my bottom of feet itch. it this a kidney failure symprom?

Accepted Answer

See below.: Itching can be part of advanced kidney disease but not usually the bootom of feet. Can also get neuropathy of the feet which is usually numbness but could be confused with itching.

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Ok so i have heard that some symptoms of kidney failure is itching and discolored pee. my whole back itches and my pee is clear. kidney failure?

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Are hives related to kidney failure?

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Hives? rash? it keeps spreading it starts as a red area then a welt appears and it itches and burns/stings on legs arms lower back and lower abdomen

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What are the first symptoms of liver or kidney disease. where would itching all over and metallic taste fall in the timeline between normal to disease?

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In any stage of chronic kidney disease the patient got erectile dysfunction and general itching ?

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Can erectile dysfunction and generalized itching happend in stage 1 or 2 of chronic kidney disease or its just happening in later stages ?

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I have itchy skin on my arms at my elbos. sometimes a blister appears, others, just itching. i do havr stage 3 chronic kidney disease. is this related?

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I have a kidney failure, will there be complications with legionnaires' disease?

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What to do if i think i may have kidney failure or disease. help?

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My bottom of feet itch. it this a kidney failure symprom?

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