AZOTEMIA refers to increase in blood urea nitrogen & creatinine levels.

it is rel
ated to reduced GFR.it can also b due to extra-renal disorders.
PRERENAL AZOTEMIA occurs when there is hypoperfusion of kidneys(which leads to r
educed GFR).there is no parenchymal damage.
POST RENAL AZOTEMIA can result when urine flow is obstructed below the level of
kidney.
WHEN AZOTEMIA PROGRESSES TO SYSTEMIC & BIOCHEMICAL ABNORMALITIES & CLINICAL MANI
FESTATIONS,IT IS TERMED UREMIA.