15th September 2020

A 68-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension presents to his GP

A 68-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension presents to his GP with overwhelming fatigue, restless legs and itchy skin. After taking several blood tests, the GP reviews his previous tests, discovering that the patient has had three consecutive eGFR measurements below 50ml/min/1.73m² in the past two years. The GP suspects progressively worsening chronic kidney disease. What is most likely to be seen in the results of his most recent blood tests, if the diagnosis is correct?

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