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Symptoms Of End Stage Dementia
Renal failure - end stage; Kidney failure - end stage; ESRD
Symptoms
Symptoms may include:
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General ill feeling andfatigue - Generalized itching (
pruritus ) and dry skin Headaches - Weight loss without trying
- Loss of appetite
Nausea
Other symptoms may develop, including:
- Abnormally dark or light skin and changes in nails
- Bone pain
- Brain and nervous system symptoms
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Drowsiness andconfusion - Problems concentrating or thinking
- Numbness in the hands, feet, or other areas
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Muscle twitching or cramps
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- Bre...
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