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Father (86)has been on dialysis for 3 yrs. recently he has had diahrrea and upset stomach everyday. is this a sign dialysis is not working anymore.
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No: This could be a complication of dialysis,his underlying condition or could result from other causes. Your father needs to be evaluated immediately and treated. At his age with his comorbidity ,he susceptible to a host of infectious agents as well
Answered 3/29/2018
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