Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a common sign in many kidney and liver diseases. It usually develops in a body when either there is a deficiency of red blood cells or decrease oxygen carrying capacity. Although it is very common in pregnant women and elderly, the presence of fatigue in a kidney infection patient indicates that there is something wrong with his kidneys’ hormone-producing function.
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced naturally by healthy kidneys. This hormone is responsible for the reproduction of red blood cells. A kidney infection causes failure of the erythropoietin production, that in turn, leads to the decreased production of red blood cells, a condition called anemia. With fewer red blood cells, there is less supply of oxygen to your brain and muscles and they tend to exhaust quickly. Not connecting the underlying problem can lead to the development of fatigue.
A blow to the kidney function by any bacterial infection can lead to the buildup of toxins and harmful chemicals in the body. Accumulation of these metabolic by-products in the blood also affects the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells. This can cause a similar effect as that of fewer red blood cells and may lead to chronic fatigue. The affected person may feel tired, week and make it hard to concentrate.