Question 1

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 2

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 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

how long can lupus patients live on dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Cannot be exact: Dialysis is a far from perfect therapy and transplantation is always preferred. Dialysis is associated with increased risks whether or not the person has lupus.

Question 8

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 9

when is a kidney patient supposed to be on dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Kidney dysfunction: When the kidney function becomes insufficient, that is the ability to make urine and process the blood.
  It is not specifically a certain lab number, although when the clearance value reaches below a certain number, it means that the time is near to consider dialysis.
 Usually when the time is getting near, your nephrologist will discuss and arrange dialysis access. Ideally months before needed.

Question 10

what is the effect of high albumin in dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

Good health: Albumin levels reflect the overall nutritional status of your body and generally patients on dialysis who have Albumin level more than 3.5 tend to have better outcomes when compared to patients with low levels.

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