Question 1

how serious is kidney dialysis for someone twice weekly ?

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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 2

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 3

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

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

Question 4

can kidney dialysis effect male fertility ?

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Chronic illness: Any chronic illness can have an impact on male fertility.  One must consider the cause of the kidney failure, what medications or treatment the person has taken and  is currently on, and how well they are responding to the treatment (intraperitoneal or hemodialysis).  The better controlled the illness the less impact on fertility.

Question 5

what are the health risks of kidney dialysis machines?

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Renal dialysis: machines do not dialyze the kidney. they remove toxins from the blood that the kidney normally does.  
So risks are;
1. You die without dialysis. I call this a bad risk.
2. You live longer and feel better. I call this a good risk.

Other than that discuss you particular situation with your medical team.

Question 6

can a person on kidney dialysis eat puffed wheat cereal?

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Puffed wheat: You may eat puffed wheat cereal as long as it is low sodium.

Question 7

can you tell me if kidney dialysis affects male fertility?

Accepted Answer

Kidney failure can.: It&#x27;s probably not the dialysis, but the REASON a person is on dialysis, that can impact both sexual function and fertility. For example, if a man is diabetic or has high blood pressure, he may have difficulty getting and maintaining erections as a result of the disease, the medications needed, or blood flow to the genital area. Talk to your doctor about what can be done to evaluate this!

Question 8

would someone who needs kidney dialysis still be able to take ship cruises? is that doable?

Accepted Answer

: If the cruise ship has facilities for dialysis or if patient is on peritoneal dialysis then yes. It also depends on how frequently person needs dialysis.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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