Uremia is a Greek word used in English to describe the condition of a person's blood. Uremia is caused by urine products building up in the blood. If those come over the normal filtration system of the kidneys then the condition is called uremia. People with chronic renal disease or acute renal failure are usually affected by uremia.
Treatment for Uremia
Patient is usually admitted into the hospital where the treatment comprises of focusing on the cause of low blood flow to the kidneys and resolving it. The next step involves removing the nitrogen waste from the blood and reestablishing the blood volume and blood pressure. Lastly, the treatment is continued to prevent and treat the waste accumulation and damage to the kidneys. The main goal in treating acute uremia is to stabilize the patient and resolve the cause of uremia and it includes:
Hospitalization with IV fluids.
Blood products.
Blood transfusions.
Fluid therapy.
Hemodialysis.
Medications, such as dopamine, are given to bring up the blood pressure and the cardiac output.
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