Dialysis is a preferable treatment for kidney failure patients with a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of less than 15. In this procedure, toxins, wastes, and excessive electrolytes are removed from the blood. The types include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
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Why is there accumulation of water in spite of stomach dialysis?
Query: Hello doctor,My sister has been undergoing stomach dialysis treatment for the past one month. Now, she has developed water in the lungs. Due to that, there is breathlessness, no appetite, no sleep, and water retention in the feet and stomach. The doctor has removed 1 liter of water from the lungs, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister is undergoing peritoneal (stomach) dialysis. Now, she has fluid retention in her body. This can be either due to a change in her fluid intake habits wherein she has now increased fluid intake; another reason may be that the dialysis technique is not resul... Read Full »
Does temporary dialysis prevent creatinine levels from increasing?
Query: Hi doctor,My 66 year old father suddenly got a high fever and in few days we discovered he has a urinary tract infection. He is a diabetic and on insulin. He is a very disciplined person when it comes to his health. He checked his creatinine levels early this year and it was in the normal range. Aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your father. He is presently having a severe infection (sepsis) due to the urinary tract infection. There is an acid accumulation in the blood due to the infection. There is worsening of renal function as a result of stress to the body due ... Read Full »