2017年2月24日星期五

What Are the Side Effects of Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is more effective in cleansing blood, compared with peritoneal dialysis. Even though effective, it is also risky because of its side effects. Well, what are the common side effects of hemodialysis?

-Headache

About 70% of patients undergoing hemodialysis complain of headache and this problem usually appears as a result of insufficient blood supply in brain, high blood pressure, accurate dry weight with too much fluid removed and rapid fluid or electrolyte shift.

-Low blood pressure

Low blood pressure is also a common side effect of hemodialysis and if not managed well, it will lead to coma, which is very dangerous and usually accompanied with shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting. If you do not know how to manage or prevent this problem please ask our online doctor for help.

-Muscle cramps

Muscle cramp also appears easily during hemodialysis. By adjusting fluid and sodium intake of interval of hemodialysis as well as adjusting the hemodialysis prescription, the morbidity of muscle cramps can be reduced greatly.

-Fatigue or tiredness

It is common for hemodialysis patients complain fatigue or tiredness, and this may be due to they lie on the bed too long time or due to low hemoglobin level. This side effect is alleviated with different methods in different cases. If you want to learn detailed remedies, please leave a message below.

-Skin itching

Many people who are undergoing hemodialysis have itchy skin which is really a terrible side effect. It not only affects patients’ daily life, but also their night sleep.

Apart from these side effects, there are some others like sleep problems, chest pain, leg restless syndrome and so on. If you want to learn more about side effects of hemodialysis .

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