dialysis disequilibrium syndrome

Term ID

DOID:0070564

Synonyms

• DDS
• dialysis dysequilibrium syndrome

Definition

A syndrome that occurs during or after hemodialysis, or rarely continuous renal replacement therapy, characterized by variable, primarily neurological symptoms including headache, nausea, blurred vision, restlessness, confusion, dizziness, muscle cramps, intraocular pressure and, in severe cases, seizures, somnolence, stupor, or coma. (2)

References

• NCI:C114781
• UMLS_CUI:C0403559

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0070564 )