The term Uremia refers to:
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Symptoms of uremia include fatigue, confusion, and nausea.
- Accumulation of Urea in blood.
- Presence of Glucose in the urine.
- Accumulation of Uric acid in blood.
- Accumulation of Uric acid in kidneys.
The Correct Option is A
Approach Solution - 1
The term Uremia refers to Accumulation of Urea in blood.
(A) Accumulation of Urea in blood - Correct: Uremia specifically indicates elevated blood urea levels due to kidney dysfunction.
(B) Presence of Glucose in the urine - Incorrect: This condition is called glycosuria, unrelated to uremia.
(C) Accumulation of Uric acid in blood - Incorrect: This condition is called hyperuricemia, leading to gout.
(D) Accumulation of Uric acid in kidneys - Incorrect: This describes kidney stones, not uremia.
The correct answer is (A), as uremia specifically denotes toxic buildup of urea in bloodstream from renal failure.
Approach Solution -2
Uremia is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of urea in the blood. Urea is a waste product that is normally removed from the blood by the kidneys through urine production. When the kidneys fail or are unable to filter out urea effectively (due to disease or dysfunction), urea builds up in the bloodstream, leading to uremia. This condition can lead to serious health complications, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, and if left untreated, it can lead to coma or death.
Uremia is typically a symptom of kidney failure, particularly in chronic kidney disease (CKD) or acute kidney injury (AKI). Dialysis is often used to help remove excess urea and other waste products from the blood in cases of severe kidney dysfunction.
- Option (B) refers to the presence of glucose in the urine, which is called glycosuria and is commonly associated with diabetes mellitus.
- Option (C) refers to the accumulation of uric acid in the blood, known as hyperuricemia, which is linked to conditions like gout.
- Option (D) refers to the accumulation of urine in the kidneys, which is a condition called hydronephrosis.
Therefore, Option (A) is the correct answer because uremia specifically refers to the accumulation of urea in the blood.
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