1. Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure is the most common side effect for dialysis patients. There are two main causes of the low blood pressure during dialysis, one is the gaining excess fluid weight between sessions, and the other is having a weak heart. So patients need to limit he fluid intake and follow the advice of their doctors to take proper amount of the fluid during their dialysis sessions. They need to control their dry weight strictly, which can prevent low blood pressure.
2. Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting can be related with kidney disease, and it can also be caused by the low blood pressure and excess fluid gain. If patients have the symptoms during dialysis, they need to information the nurse to adjust the dialysis machine.
3. Dry or itchy skin
Dry or itchy skin is also common side effect for dialysis patients, especially in winter, and the dry or itchy skin will affect the life quality and sleep quality for patients.
4. Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome refers to that patients keep moving their legs as a result of the leg nerves and muscles creating a crawly or prickly sensation. And the restless leg syndrome can be caused due to kidney disease, diabetes, hardening of the arteries, or a vitamin B deficiency. So patients need to talk to their doctors and get solutions.
5. Muscle cramping
The muscle cramping can cause extreme discomforts to dialysis patients, but there is unknown cause of this side effect. Doctors will recommend patients stretching the cramping muscles or applying hot packs to the affected area in order to increase circulation.
Above are the top 5 side effects of dialysis. If you still have any questions after reading, you can consult online doctor, or you can also leave a message below.
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