Question 1

what is the classic sign of hemolysis during dialysis?

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Watch for...: While I am not a nephrologist i understand that you should look for a falling crit line, severe pain, or a pink hue to the filtrate.  There may be acute hypertension, shortness of breath, and generalized redness of the skin.  All of these are indications that action should be taken immediately to remedy the situation.

Question 2

what is the classic sign of hemolysis?

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Jaundice, dark urine: Commonly jaundice and dark urine can be seen in a patient having hemolysis. Other signs can be subtle such as increasing weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath etc. A hematologist can do the proper blood work to evaluate ongoing hemolysis.

Question 3

itching during dialysis?

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Hopefully the link: Below would give u tips. http://www.kidney-support.org/dialysis/1350.html.

Question 4

what causes darkening of the skin during dialysis?

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Chemistry: Very common among people with kidney failure. Don't worry about it.

Question 5

what exactly happens during peritoneal dialysis?

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Blood is cleaned: Special formulated fluid is filled in the peritoneal cavity in the belly which helps remove toxins and other waste products from the blood into this solution which is then drained.

Question 6

what are the chances of a male conceiving whilst on dialysis?

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ESRD and fertility: While being on dialysis does decrease fertility, pregnancy is still possible. Men are affected to a much much smaller degree then women. Many organizations recommend pregnant dialysis patients receive  more frequent dialysis than other patients in attempts to have healthier newborns. Talk to your doctor and dialysis team if your intentions are pregnancy. Good luck.

Question 7

why does my dialysis shunt itching during and after dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: The skin over the shunt may be itching in reaction to irritation from adhesive from tape or from the topical antiseptic used on clean the shunt prior to use. If there is any redness or signs of irritation, see a dermatologist for topical treatment.

Question 8

my friend is an dialysis patient and vomited during dialysis! this is the second time. will it cause any problems?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with nephrol: We can not answer your question as we do not have enough information about your friend.I will suggest your friend discuss with his/her doctor as to what is causing the vomiting and if it needs any therapy.

Question 9

do i need to be very careful in catheter care during peritoneal dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Infection tracking to the inside of the abdomen is not only very painful but will limit the life of the procedure. A resistant infection could lead to removing the tube and just using hemodialysis procedure instead.

Question 10

how are wastes and excess water actually eliminated during peritoneal dialysis?

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Its in the bag: Glucose in pd bag absorbs water and removes excess fluid from body during dialysis. Wastes or toxins from blood travel from tiny blood vessels called capillaries in the abdomen to the fluid filled during peritoneal dialysis. Wastes are simply moving from high concentration in blood to low concentration solution by a process called diffusion.

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