Question 1

is it normal for people undergoing peritoneal dialysis(pd) to have dizzy spells?

Accepted Answer

No: Dizziness can be a sign of low blood pressure and decreased perfusion to the brain. Discuss with your nephrologist to have your medication or dialysis prescription adjusted. Dizziness is never normal and can increase risk of falls and major injury.

Question 2

is it common for people undergoing peritoneal dialysis (pd) to have dizzy spells?

Accepted Answer

Not common: While it is common for patients on hemodialysis to get low BP and dizziness during treatments, it really shouldn't happen during pd unless you are removing the fluid too fast. Discuss with your nephrologist.

Question 3

i've been on peritoneal dialysis for two years. i'm now noticing that i'm urinating s lot less than before. should this be a cause of concern, ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidneys are dry, or functioning less.
See your nephrologist.

Question 4

can someone who is doing peritoneal dialysis have a pet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The main issues would be hygiene and cleanliness. It would probably be a good idea to establish a "pet free zone" in the area where you do your treatments to prevent contamination and infection. Also, don't allow you pet to bite, scratch or otherwise contaminate your catheter.

Question 5

what is the longest you can survive on peritoneal dialysis ?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely: It is impossible to predict how long any individual may survive most medical conditions, as there is too much variation in tolerance, genetics, associated factors, and the human spirit! i've never seen an "expiration date" on any patient and would question anyone who believes there are specific time frames for survival in any given person with any disease!

Question 6

what diet is recommended to follow with peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

High Protein diet: Patients lose large amounts of protein during peritoneal dialysis and a high protein diet is recommended.

Question 7

how do you prepare well for a session of peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Cleanliness: Clean room, no pets, masks on, gloves on.

Question 8

how much peritoneal dialysis is usually needed for optimal outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The more renal function you have left determines how much pd therapy you need.  When a patient starts pd, if they still make lots of urine and the clearance rate is still reasonable, then you probably need less pd exchanges.  However if you don't make urine and have poor renal function, then you will need much more pd exchanges.

Question 9

what type of dialysis access procedure would be necessary for peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

PD cath: A peritoneal catheter is introduced in the lower abdomen to allow for introduction of fluids in and out.

Question 10

what would the life expectancy of peritoneal dialysis at 13% be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Peritoneal dialysis allows patients with kidney disease to not suffer symptoms of kidney failure and to not die from their disease.  The life expectancy really depends on how healthy the patient is and how compliant they are with the treatment recommendations.  Most deaths of dialysis patients are cardiovascular.  If the patient has a bad heart the likelihood of death increases.

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