Warning Signs Of Erdheim-Chester Disease

Reduced Kidney Function

Erdheim-Chester disease progression may lead to histiocytes building up in the kidneys, resulting in reduced kidney function and possible renal failure. The kidneys are the organs responsible for waste removal and the elimination of extra water in the blood. When kidney function is reduced, toxins and other impurities can accumulate in the blood, resulting in an individual feeling fatigued and unable to focus. Reduction in kidney function can also lead to anemia, which is insufficient iron in the blood. If kidney function is severely reduced, a patient may need to undergo dialysis, the filtering and cleansing of the blood through a machine, or a kidney transplant, if dialysis is not an option or has proven ineffective.