Important clues of diagnosis chronic renal failure(CRF) Except
High-Yield Explanation
D. i.e. (Hypertension) (269 - H17th)SyndromeImportant clues to DiagnosisFindings that are common Azotemia for > 3 monthsProteinuriaCHRONICProlonged symptoms or sign of uremiaCastsRENALSymptoms or sign of renal osteodystrophyPolyuria nocturiaFAILUREKidney reduced in size bilaterallyEdema Hypertension Broad casts in urinary sedimentsElectrolyte disorder.** Normal individuals excrete <150 mg/ day of total protein and < 30 mg / d of albumin** Selective proteinuria occurs in Minimal change disease*** Restless leg syndrome is seen in CRF*** Anemia in CRF is due to eiythropoietin deficiency**Reversible causes of Renal Failure (804 - CMDT - 09)* Infections* Obstructions* ECF volume depletion* Hypokalemia* Hypercalemia* Hyperuricemia* Nephrotoxic agents* Hypertension* CHF