Question 1

hi there she is a end stage renal patient her bloods came back today with high ferritin levels of 933. does dialysis lower this figure?

Accepted Answer

No: The high ferritin level per se is not of concern. The level reflects the degree of inflammation.

Question 2

if dialysis patients take in too much phosphorus, what will happen?

Accepted Answer

Itching: High phosphorus levels in a dialysis patient can lead to many issues.  Usually most patients itch uncontrollably.  However  over time elevated phosphorus levels can alter bone structure, lead to calcium deposits on heart vessels and cause nerve damage throughout the body.

Question 3

do dialysis patients usually have high potassium?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis Potassium: Yes, it is very common for dialysis patients to develop elevated potassium levels.  The kidneys normally excrete potassium, so patients with renal failure will have a tendency for their potassium levels to rise.  The dialysis machine removes excess potassium from the body, just like the kidneys do.  Taking a diet low in potassium is helpful in keeping potassium levels controlled.

Question 4

is it possible that dialysis patients stop their dialysis when the creatinine level became normal.

Accepted Answer

Yes: But if renal function has not returned then the cr level will rise fairly quickly.

Question 5

why does cdc say intubation and dialysis are high-risk procedures for people treating ebola patient when they say biohazard suits should protect them?

Accepted Answer

Because: they expose the care giver to body fluids which is how the virus is transmitted. As we have seen  biohazard equipment is only protective if used properly.  we have seen recently that despite the best of intentions, there have been breaches in technique resulting in infection among caregivers.

Question 6

my father (60 yrs) is a gout patient. suffering now from high urea concentrate. he did 8 dialysis so far. kidneys are fine,but urea still the same?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: Hyperurecemia is due to either an overproduction of uric acid or decreased execration or a combination of both.

Dialysis can lower the uric acid level but slowly particularly if patient is an over producer.

Question 7

why is the mortality risk so high for icu patients having acute renal failure? if you are already in the hospital, can't you start dialysis quickly?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure death: Patients in the ICU who have a acute kidney failure (akf) have something that caused it, usually hypotension. The are very sick and have multi-systemic problems and may have an overwhelming infection leading to their akf. Although dialysis can replace kidney function lost in akf, it cannot perform any of the functions of other organs in the body. They need more than just kidney function to live.

Question 8

i am a ckd patient ( 73 y, have dialysis 3 times per week 
recently blood sugar levels  have been dropping very low on dialysis and at home - under 4 
i am also cardiac patient ... is there anything that i can take to increase my blood sugar levels

Accepted Answer

Workup needed : Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is always of concern for conditions such as infections, metabolic or malignant and aside from adjusting your diabetes meds or insulin if you suffer from diabetes and having small, frequent meals, avoiding concentrated sugar there is not much to do. Make sure your GP and/or kidney doctors are aware of your low sugars.

Question 9

i am a dialysis patient. can i have ctscan s contrast medium and moderna in the same day?

Accepted Answer

: Do not see any reason why this would be a problem, and with your medical history, a COVID-19 vaccination appears a wise idea.

Question 10

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.

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High phosphorus levels in dialysis patients

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Hi there she is a end stage renal patient her bloods came back today with high ferritin levels of 933. does dialysis lower this figure?

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If dialysis patients take in too much phosphorus, what will happen?

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Do dialysis patients usually have high potassium?

A member asked:

Is it possible that dialysis patients stop their dialysis when the creatinine level became normal.

A member asked:

Why does cdc say intubation and dialysis are high-risk procedures for people treating ebola patient when they say biohazard suits should protect them?

A member asked:

My father (60 yrs) is a gout patient. suffering now from high urea concentrate. he did 8 dialysis so far. kidneys are fine,but urea still the same?

A member asked:

Why is the mortality risk so high for icu patients having acute renal failure? if you are already in the hospital, can't you start dialysis quickly?

A member asked:

I am a ckd patient ( 73 y, have dialysis 3 times per week recently blood sugar levels have been dropping very low on dialysis and at home - under 4 i am also cardiac patient ... is there anything that i can take to increase my blood sugar levels

A member asked:

I am a dialysis patient. can i have ctscan s contrast medium and moderna in the same day?

A member asked:

Can dialysis patients have a massage?

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