Side Effects of Dialysis in Kidney Failure

2014-04-01 08:52

Do you know that dialysis can cause side effects for kidney failure patients? As we know, dialysis is a common treatment for kidney failure patients when their kidneys are damage severely and the kidney function is very very low. In this condition, people will start dialysis which can substitute their kidneys to filter blood and remove the toxins and wastes in blood. However, dialysis can cause some side effects for kidney failure patients.

1. Dialysis imbalance syndrome

The occurrence rate of dialysis imbalance syndrome is 3.4%-20%, and the common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dysphoria, convulsion, coma or even death.

2. Use dialysis syndrome

This side effect is mainly caused by new dialysis equipment or tubules, in this condition, patients need to have symptomatic treatment.

3. Low blood pressure

Low blood pressure is the most common side effect for dialysis patients and it can be caused by many factors. The occurrence rate of low blood pressure for dialysis patients is 20%-40%, and patients need to have find the basic cause of low blood pressure and have effective treatment.

4. Fever

Fever is also a common side effect, if patients have fever, they don’t need to worry, because it can disappear within a period of time. If the fever last for a long time, they may need to take some medicine to reduce their body temperature.

5. Heart failure

Heart failure is one of the most dangerous and severe side effects. When people suffer from heart failure, they may need to have effective and prompt treatment, such as sequential dialysis or strengthen the ultrafiltration.

6. Arhythmia

About 50% dialysis patients will hae arhythmia, and the common cause of this side effect is because of the coronary heart disease, nonfunction, pericarditis, severe anemia etc. When people suffer from arhythmia, they need to find the cause of arhythmia and have proper treatment.

7. Muscle cramps in the dialysis

Muscle cramp is the most common symptom for dialysis patients, and the occurrence rate is 10%-15%. The muscle cramp can be occurred in row of intestinal muscle, feet and other parts. When people suffer from muscle cramp, they need to tell their doctor right now, who can give them immediate treatment such as slow the speed of dialysis or stop it.

Above are the common side effects for dialysis patients, so they need to pay attention to these symptoms, and have immediate treatment when they experience one or more of the symptoms.

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