Guide To The Causes Of Lethargy

Kidney Failure

Kidney failure occurs in more than 200,000 cases each year in the United States alone. This health problem is caused, in most part, by other health issues that have gone untreated and unresolved. When patients ignore health problems and let them get worse, they damage the kidneys until they are no longer capable of functioning in the correct capacity. This causes the kidneys to stop working to remove the toxins from the body, which causes additional health problems. One of the most common signs of kidney failure is lethargy. However, it’s not always easy to tell this is happening as it’s also a sign of so many other health problems. If a patient's lethargy is accompanied by itching, muscle cramps, and swelling in the hands and feet, it’s time to call the doctor. Other symptoms to watch out for in conjunction with lethargy include a lack of hunger, problems breathing and sleeping, and a concerning concentration or lack of urine.

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