Question 1

which type of breast carcinoma is the most common in patients undergoing kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Infiltrating duct: There is no evidence that there is a difference in the type of malignancy presenting in women with renal failure on dialysis, that is infiltrating duct most common   vs. lobular carcinoma. There is  an increase in breast calcification with  dialysis  , mostly caused by several more benign calcifications than normally encountered on routine mammo.  Callback rate is no greater than that in normal.

Question 2

could you tell me what type of breast carcinoma is the most common in patients undergoing kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Breast cancer: There is no one type of breast cancer that specifically targets patients on hemodialysis. For a brief review of the problem of cancer in the dialysis population, get more information at this link:
http://cjasn.Asnjournals.Org/content/2/3/604.Full.

Question 3

how serious is kidney dialysis for someone twice weekly ?

Accepted Answer

Serious: Dialysis is always serious business but twice weekly is very common and if done by a good clinic, it should be no prpblem.

Question 4

how does kidney dialysis machine work?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis machine: The purpose of a dialysis machine (d) and the artificial kidney (a) used on it is to replace the function of the kidneys of a end stage renal disease kidney patient which do not work. The a filters the blood of the patient removing waste products and water the diseased kidneys of the patient cannot do. This prevents the patient dying of kidney failure.

Question 5

what pain medication can i take while i'm on kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Safe pain meds: The safest is tylenol (acetaminophen). Narcotics used properly are safe.  Nsaids like Motrin allege and Aspirin are risky.

Question 6

will propecia (finasteride) work for someone on kidney dialysis or will it get washed away?

Accepted Answer

Yes but dose adjust: It will work but i would discuss dosing with your nephrologist.

Question 7

how does kidney dialysis work?

Accepted Answer

Filters blood.: It's a complicated process, but basically dialysis involves a filter called a dialyzer that the patient's blood passes through.  Potentially harmful molecules in the blood are diffused across the filter membrane and eliminated as waste.  Dialysis replaces some of the function of normal kidneys, but not all.  It is better to stay healthy and prevent the need for dialysis if possible.

Question 8

what is the use of kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Kidney dialysis: Kidney dialysis removes those harmful products such as urea and creatinine which are normally excreted by normally functioning kidney.

Question 9

why does kidney dialysis only work for a certain time?

Accepted Answer

Duration of dialysis: The limits of kidney dialysis are due to dialysis access issues, inflammation from artificial membrane exposure, exposure to toxic medications to control the metabolic effects of kidney disease, and the complications of kidney failure that dialysis cannot totallyprevent, like cardiovascular disease, calcium, phosphorus vitamin d and PTH abnormalities, and peripheral or autonomic nerve damage.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys underperform: The kidneys do several tasks.  Dialysis is necessary when one or more of the following occur, that can't be remedied or palliated with medications:
1.  Insufficient clearance of daily toxins in food and metabolic waste
2.  Insufficient clearance of excess water
3.  Dangerous electrolyte imbalance, including hyperkalemia and acidosis.

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