Dialysis and Mental Confusion: Causes and Treatment

2014-03-19 08:05

Though dialysis is life-sustaining, it brings a series of side effects. Here we introduce one of them, that is, mental confusion. Now let’s see its causes and treatment.

Inadequate dialysis

Mental confusion may be related with inadequate dialysis. The remaining wastes and toxins will damage your brain nerves and cause confusion

In this case, you should talk with your doctor and adjust the duration or frequency of dialysis.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs if too much fluid is removed out of the body at a rapid speed. This may break the balance of electrolytes in your body, leading to mental confusion.

In this case, you should restrict your fluid intake between the dialysis sessions and regulate the speed of dialysis.

Anemia

When you suffer from kidney failure, anemia is likely to occur. It means there are not enough red blood cells to deliver oxygen. Mental confusion may result from oxygen deficiency in the brain.

In this case, you may take EPO or iron supplements to improve anemia.

Other factor

Side effects of medication, not getting enough sleep, fever and so on may also associated with mental dialysis.

If you suffer from mental confusion during or after dialysis, you should find the causes and then suit the remedy to the case. The underlying cause of mental confusion is kidney function impairment. If you can improve kidney function and get rid of dialysis, you may reduce the risk of mental confusion.

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