Profound Hypothermia as a Rare Presentation of Uremic Syndrome in a Patient With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Fahmi Al-Dhaheri, Abdulrahman khaled bahatheq, Rowaid S Yazbik, Raghda A. Alawadi
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.103418
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References: 11

Abstract

Hypothermia is a rare but serious manifestation of uremic syndrome, which is rarely reported in the literature in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 35°C, is categorized into mild (32-35°C), moderate (28-32°C), and severe (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Thermal Regulation in Medicine Thermoregulation and physiological responses

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
e103418–e103418
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN