Question 1

i am in peritoneal dialysis and my legs have started swelling, why?

Accepted Answer

Much liquid intake: Your intake of liquid exceeds your dialysis removal amount. You need to drink less or remove more liquid or both. Also, low salt diet makes your life easier since you don't get thirsty much a matter that makes you exceed your limits of intake.

Question 2

will my stomach swell if i'm on peritoneal dialysis depending on how many liters i am using?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: In pd the volume of fluid during each exchange is 2 liters and most patients are comfortable with that. We may use 1.5 l exchanges if someone feels swollen and doing pd in lying pistion sometimes help.

Question 3

repeat abd distention after peritoneal dialysis cath removal. had us guided paracentesis w/6 liters removed, abd is slowly starting to swell again.

Accepted Answer

Ascites: Your pertoneal cavity is reaccumulating fluid. This may be secondary to an intraabdominal pathology or from low serum proteins seen in certain cases of chronic kidney disease. Your nephrologist can advise you better and would collaborate with the physician who performed the paracentesis to see if a traumatic process played a role in the fluid reaccumulation in which case the fluid may be bloody

Question 4

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 5

how does peritoneal dialysis work?

Accepted Answer

Cleans blood: Fluid is infused into the abdomen. The fluid is separated from the abdominal organs by the peritoneal membrane. Toxins that build up in the blood will diffuse through the membrane into the fluid. This fluid is then drained from belly and that is how toxins are removed from your body.

Question 6

what are some complications of peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis: Infection of peritoneal fluid is the most dreaded complication although this can be minimized by practicing good hygiene when handling pd equipment. Muscle cramps, bloating, increased risk of hernia, poor diabetes control are some of the common complications.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Kidney failure treat: One of the options for treatment of end stage kidney disease, the other options are hemodialysis and kidney transplantation.  In peritoneal dialysis a tube is placed surgically in the belly.  One end is in the peritoneal cavity and the other end is outside.  Dialysis fluid is placed in the peritoneal cavity through the tube.  The peritoneum acts as a filter, and drained out of the cavity.

Question 8

intermittent peritoneal dialysis cpt code?

Accepted Answer

90945 and 90947: 90945*—dialysis other than hemodialysis (e.g., peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration, or other continuous renal replacement therapies), with single physician evaluation
90947*—dialysis other than hemodialysis (e.g., peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration, or other continuous renal replacement therapies) requiring repeated physician evaluations, with or without substantial revision of dialysis prescript.

Question 9

could patient on peritoneal dialysis swim?

Accepted Answer

No: I would strongly advise you against swimming or taking a bath. On the other hand if you cover your catheter exit site with plastic wrap and tape you can take a shower.

Question 10

which is better, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

: They both can be effective. Not all patients qualify for the the criteria that is necessary to do peritoneal dialysis however.

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