6. renal insufficiency
Chronic kidney failure, also known as renal failure or uremia, is the inability of both kidneys to function optimally. The kidneys’ primary functions are to maintain a healthy fluid balance and purify the blood. When these vital organs fail, fluids and pollutants accumulate in the body, resulting in a number of complications, including uremic neuropathy, a form of peripheral neuropathy that has been reported to affect 20 to 50% of patients with kidney disease.
The imbalance of salts and other toxic substances in the body, which should have been filtered by the kidney, increases the risk of peripheral nerve damage, which can contribute to uremic neuropathy. Patients with uremic neuropathy typically exhibit progressive numbness, muscle weakness, and contact insensitivity, among other peripheral neuropathy symptoms. The most effective method for treating uremic neuropathy is to address the underlying condition, diabetes. Patients are advised to adhere to a healthy diet, engage in regular exercise, and strive as much as possible to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
