Question 1

what if a dialysis patient takes a medication or something that isn't dialyzable and can't be removed by dialysis?

Accepted Answer

See below : Prescribing for pts on dialysis can be challenging. Many drugs are not cleared by the kidneys. The drug’s clearance and therapeutic index determine if a dose adjustment is needed. When prescribing for pts on dialysis, it is essential to consult a reference guide to determine if the drug is subject to renal clearance and requires a dose adjustment. Best to discuss with a nephrologist.

Question 2

why can;t a dialysis patient take low dosage generic viagra?

Accepted Answer

: This is definitely a discussion to have with your nephrologist (kidney specialist).  Some dialysis patients can tolerate low dose viagra.  It depends on other medications, and other health problems you may have, if viagra would be safe and effective.

Question 3

can dialysis patients have a massage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take care not to compress your fistula access while lying down.   Catheter exit sites need to remain covered.

If a pd access, keep your exit site covered with gauze.

Question 4

what happens if a patient misses a dialysis session?

Accepted Answer

Clean & Squeeze: Dialysis is both about cleaning (dialysis) the blood of toxins and squeezing (ultra-filtering) excess fluid out. Both functions are done constantly in patients with normal function.   Missing a session puts you 4-5 days between treatments and at risk for electrolyte and/or fluid retention problems.

Question 5

can dialysis patients take apetamin?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis Patients: should take NOTHING in the way of Nutritional additions, Vitamins , Herbals  etc etc etc WITHOUT CLEARANCE FROM their RENAL Physician!!!

Hope this is helpful
My opinion only
BE WELL !
Dr Z

Question 6

why do dialysis patients become incoherent?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism: Kidneys eliminate toxins from the body. Dialysis is never a complete substitute for a real kidney. Some toxins are not removed or only partially eliminated from the body. Accumulation of these chemicals often disturbs brain function. Dialysis may result in infection, of which the first manifestation may be impaired thinking (cognition).

Question 7

is rambutan fruit bad for a patient on dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Tropical fruits have been shown to inhibit enzymes in the liver that help break down drugs.  While this has not been critically tested in patients, test tube results are concerning.  I would review with your doctor your medications and the available patient data on the interaction of tropical fruits with you meds.

Question 8

which symptoms do dialysis patients have right before dying?

Accepted Answer

ESRD and Death: Most patients simply become very disoriented, sometimes agitated, and then they go to "sleep".  Many health professionals have commented to me that dying from renal failure is gentle and painless.  My grandfather simply went to sleep and never woke up and he appeared comfortable.

Question 9

what does it mean when a dialysis patient clogs the dialysis machine?

Accepted Answer

Kidney machine clog?: I am not sure what you are referring to by a dialysis patient's clogging of a kidney machine. Patients can have their dialyzer (d), the artificial kidney, during dialysis. This normally occurs when the patients are not getting enough Heparin during dialysis and their d's clot ending their use of that d. If that is not the answer you were looking for, ask the patient's nephrologist youyr question.

Question 10

what would be the average years for hemodialysis patient to receive dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your not a transplant candidate and depending on what other ailments they have the person may be on dialysis for the rest of their lives.

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