Dialysis is widely used for replacing the damaged kidneys to do the normal job, especially, when illness conditions progress into end stage renal disease (ESRD) or Kidney Failure. Many dialysis patients need proper advice to guarantee curative effects and keep their health. Here we will share related information with you, sincerely more and more patients can get well soon.

CKD, as its name, the progression is very slow and in the early stage, there is often asymptomatic. Therefore, it is also known as “silent killer”. As the life-sustaining treatment, dialysis can help discharge extra wastes and toxins from the body effectively, thus prolonging patients’ life time to some extent. However, the treatment also occasionally trigger some adverse effects like malnutrition, muscle cramps, anemia, low blood pressure and so on. In order to prevent these healthy problems, you are suggested to do the following thins before, during or after dialysis. If you want to get rid of dialysis and look for alternative treatment, email to us at renal-disease@hotmail.com and we can help you.

Dietary changes

Watching the foods you eat will make you more healthier. Now that your kidneys have stopped working, hemodialysis removes wastes from your blood. But between dialysis sessions, wastes can build up in your blood and make you sick. You can reduce the amount of wastes by watching what you eat and drink. For example, before you were on dialysis, your doctor may have told you to follow a low-protein diet. Being on dialysis changes this. Most people on dialysis are encouraged to eat as much high-quality protein as they can.

Medications changes

If patients take medications like ACEIs or ABRs, they need to reduce the dosage of these medications before you start dialysis. Because dialysis can help lower blood pressure effectively. Therefore, it is important to consult with your doctor according to your illness conditions.

Keep active attitude and good mood.

Active attitude and good mood also play an important role for dialysis patients. Patients can do that through doing moderate exercise regularly, listening soft music and chatting with their family or friends.