Is It True For Dialysis Patients Not To Exercise

2015-07-04 08:58

Exercise is a great way to stay healthy. However, having a condition such as kidney failure will give you certain physical limitations, especially for dialysis patients. Well, is it true for dialysis patients not to exercise?

Many dialysis patients may think that they cannot exercise because treatment makes their bodies weak. Actually, it is false. Regular exercise has many advantages for kidney failure and dialysis patients:

-Prevent excessive weight gain

-strengthens your muscles and bones

-helps to control two major causes of kidney disease-blood pressure and diabetes

-gives your body more energy

-lifts your mood and fights depression

More importantly, exercise is a great reason to spend more time with your family and friends. Doing something that is not only healthy for you as a patient but also for everyone.

However, before starting any kind of exercise, you should talk to your doctor to make sure you choose an activity that is right for your body and fitness level. Besides, you should pay attention to the following things:

-begin at low speed and low intensity and gradually work your way up

-having adequate water or fluid on hand

-avoid exercising in the middle of the day, right after taking your meals and right before you go to sleep

-If you have hypoglycemia, carry candy or chocolate

-If you feel dizzy or out of breath at any point during exercise, stop it at once and consult your doctor.

Whatever you decide to do, exercising will help you stay healthy and feel happy. Kidney failure patients should choose continuous activity such as walking, swimming, bicycling, skiing, aerobic dancing or any other activities in which you need to move large muscle groups continuously. If you have any question, just feel free to send email to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com or leave a message below. We will make our efforts to help you.

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