Dialysis is one of the important treatments for kidney failure. Adequate dialysis can expand the lifespan and improve life quality. But dialysis will lead to many complications, which can affect the effects of dialysis. Low blood pressure is one of the common complications. Then how to prevent low blood pressure during dialysis?

First of all, let’s see how dialysis cause low blood pressure?

Ultrafiltration. Dialysis takes out too much water once and the blood volume will decrease. So low blood pressure occurs.

Weight gain. Too much water are taken during dialysis sessions.

Anti-hypertensive drugs. Patients who are on dialysis may be attacked by high blood pressure due to kidney disease. Taking anti-hypertensive drugs before dialysis will cause low blood pressure.

Heart problem.

How to prevent low blood pressure during dialysis?

Limit water intake. You should strictly limit the water intake during dialysis sessions to prevent weight gain and ultrafiltration.

Increase protein intake properly. Dialysis will discharge some protein and cause malnutrition. So patients who are on dialysis should increase protein intake properly, especially high-quality protein, like fish, egg and milk. At the same time, high vitamin, high calory diet is suggested.

Do not take anti-hypertensive drugs before dialysis if you have high blood pressure.

How to get rid of dialysis?

Dialysis is the replacement treatment for kidney failure. Patients who are undergoing dialysis suffer a lot. Is there any method to get rid of it?

Of course. The Chinese herbs play an important role in treating kidney disease. With this therapy, dialysis can be avoided. Patients who are on dialysis can also take this therapy. Dialysis sessions can be prolonged and finally it is not in need with this therapy. If you have any interests, you can send an email to renal-disease@hotmail.com, the kidney doctor will explain to you in detail.