2015年6月21日星期日

What Causes Numbness around Mouth in Kidney Failure

Numbness, also called paresthesias medically, describes the loss of feeling in the body which most often happens in the fingers, hands, arms, feet and legs. Sometimes, it can be a symptoms of a serious disease or condition. People with Kidney Failure may experience numbness around the mouth. What's the reason?

The renal systemic, meaning kidneys, play an important role in the regulation of fluids and electrolytes. Electrolytes referred to charged particles involved in the transmission of impulses in nerve and muscles. The major electrolytes in our body include calcium, sodium, potassium, etc. When the kidneys fail, electrolyte imbalance will occur, leading to symptoms in various organ systems.

Actually, numbness around mouth is the result of electrolytic imbalance due to a low calcium level in the blood. Besides, people may have numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes. These abnormal sensations may precede or present along with muscle spasms or weakness.

Apart from numbness around the mouth, what other problems will you have with electrolyte imbalance in Kidney Failure?

* Hyperkalemia, or potassium builds up in the blood, can lead to abdominal cramping, tiredness, muscle weakness or paralysis. In severe cases, cardiac arrest may appear.

* Hypernatremia, or too much sodium in the blood, will result in high blood pressure, weakness, muscle twitching, and disorientation.

* Hypermagnesemia, or excessive magnesium in the bloodstream will cause blood pressure drops, heart rate slow down, etc. In serious condition, coma and cardiac arrest can present.

* Low calcium levels cause muscle spasms, seizures and abnormal heart rhythms.
Is there any effective treatment?

Fixing the underlying problem is the primary treatment goal, which is the kidney failure. Once the underlying cause of Renal Failure is treated, symptoms of electrolyte imbalance will disappear naturally.


In 2012, the latest treatment for this condition is called Immunotherapy. For detailed understanding, please refer to "Treat Renal Failure with the Most Advanced Immunotherapy"

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