Description
Uremia is a disease of the Blood.
When the level of urea and nitrogenous waste increases in the blood, the condition is termed as Uremia.
Kidneys detoxify the body by removing waste and filtering the blood. When some thing goes wrong with the Kidneys, they fail to remove the toxins from the Body. The waste material begins to accumulate in the blood.
Uremia is a serious condition. Excessive Nitrogen waste in the blood causes toxicity. This may cause a damage to the Kidneys. Kidney failure may occur. Uremia is a harbinger of Kidney Failure.
Causes of Uremia
Fever
Infection
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
High Blood Pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease
If not treated properly, Uremia may cause
Coma
Anemia
Seizures
Fragile Bones
Kidney Failure
Cardiac Arrest
Sexual dysfunction
Permanent Kidney Damage
Differential Diagnosis : Uremia is a severe form of Azotemia. Azotemia is a consequence of Kidney failure. In this, the Kidneys fail to remove waste from the body and the level of nitrogen containing substances ( such as Urea and Creatinine ) increases. If Azotemia is left untreated, it may cause Uremia.
Materia Medica for Uremia
Single Herb Corn ( Makaai in India ) helps in proper urination and detoxification of the blood. It supports the proper functioning of the Kidney and treat Uremia.
Prepare an infusion by adding 2 to 3 teaspoons of Corn in a cup of water. Have it daily.