Question 1

why do dialysis treatments take so long?

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Dialysis time: Your kidneys work 24/7/365 to remove toxins and maintain fluid and mineral balance for your body.  We do dialysis over the shortest time possible to get the job done to replace those functions without putting an intolerable strain on the heart, the dialsysis access, or other body systems.  If we go too quickly you could have severe low blood pressure or severe symptomatic metabolic disturbances.

Question 2

can your body reject dialysis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Rarely some patients are allergic to hemodialysis filers which is a vague rare phenomenon characterized by shortness of breath and hyptension while connected to the dialysis machine, which is treated by changing to peritoneal dialysis.

Question 3

how many hours a day is dialysis treatment?

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Variable: There are 2 main ways to do dialysis.The hemodialysis treatment is for 3-4 hours a day, 3 times  a week.If done at night it can be done over 6-8 hours.If done at home it needs to be done for 5-6 days a week 2-2.5 hours daily, this is the best.

Question 4

will i feel better after the initial dialysis treatment?

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So many factors!: This is a complicated question, with many answers. Much depends on how you are feeling now. My guess is that you will feel better, but gradually. On the other hand, if you have become ill very abruptly with acute-on-chronic renal failure, the improvement may be dramatic. I think it is likely that you will have good days and less good days. Dialysis is a mixed bag, but better than the alternative.

Question 5

can you tell me the best way to recover after a dialysis treatment?

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Dialysis treatment: No certain what aspect of not feeling well you want to recover from. Discuss with your dialysis team.

Question 6

how long after installing dialysis port  you can actually have a dialysis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Once its location is confirmed by xray it can be used for dialysis.

Question 7

can you tell me if a person is recieving dialysis and decieded to stop treatment.how long would they live?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis: Usually not very long.  Water accumulates and that makes breathing more difficult.  Urea accumulates and that makes the person sleepy and eventually unarousable.  Blood salts get all messed up and that can cause the heart to stop suddenly.  This is just for starters.  The longest I have seen a patient live after stopping dialysis is 1 week, but I am sure there are reports of people going longer.

Question 8

what will happen if you skip a dialysis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea !: The normal kidney works 24 hours a day.Think about it , skipping dialysis is like 'cleaning" the blood intermittantly, which can lead to ill effects.

Question 9

what happens if i miss to many dialysis treatments?

Accepted Answer

Bad Things: Water and waste products accumulate when you skip or miss a dialysis treatment.  Neither of these are good for you.  Best have a long talk with your doctor about the details.

Question 10

is there a treatment for high creatinine other than dialysis?

Accepted Answer

NO: Dialysis remains the likely treatment choice when your creatinine is high and experiencing symptoms like excessive fluid, nausea and decreased appetite. If you are medically stable and can find a donor, renal transplant also is a viable option.

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