Symptoms Of Membranous Nephropathy

Reduced Appetite

Membranous nephropathy can manifest in a patient as reduced appetite. The normal process of appetite and hunger management is a complex multi-factor mechanism. Uremia or a high level of nitrogenous waste compounds and urea in the blood can occur as a result of poor kidney function in patients with membranous nephropathy. Uremia causes delayed emptying of the stomach and intestines, which can make an individual feel full and not want to eat. Uremia also causes changes in the saliva that may make food taste unappetizing to the patient. In addition, the buildup of toxins in the blood can cause a patient to experience the normal bodily reaction of vomiting as an attempt to remove the source of such toxins. Naturally, frequent vomiting results in a reduced appetite. Uremia is also known to trigger an immune system response. The release of certain cytokines by the immune system can cause the suppression of a membranous nephropathy patient's appetite.

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