Although in-center, three-times-a-week hemodialysis is more common, some research suggests that home dialysis is linked to:. Your hemodialysis care team monitors your treatment to make sure you're getting the right amount of hemodialysis to remove enough wastes from your blood. Your weight and blood pressure are monitored very closely before, during and after your treatment. About once a month, you'll receive these tests:. Your care team may adjust your hemodialysis intensity and frequency based, in part, on test results.
Between hemodialysis treatments, you can help achieve the best possible results from your hemodialysis if you:. Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.
Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. Although they've never met, Carrie Fairchild and Emilia Haro are linked through the experience of being part of a chain of kidney transplants that Carrie started as an altruistic donor and Emilia benefitted from as a transplant recipient. Carrie Fairchild and Emilia Haro have never [ Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.
Overview In hemodialysis, a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Hemodialysis. National Kidney Foundation. Accessed April 25, Accessed May 1, Office of Patient Education.
Chronic kidney disease treatment options. Mayo Clinic; Berns JS. Patient information: Hemodialysis beyond the basics. Kidney disease: Causes. Chebib FT expert opinion. Heartburn: The cause of heartburn is often an irritation of the stomach or of the esophagus the tube which leads from the mouth to the stomach. If the pain is worse upon lying down, then the esophagus is likely the issue.
Avoid substances which aggravate the problem such as coffee, tea, beans, cheese, and wheat. Also, attempt to avoid reclining after eating. Try to elevate the head of the bed by four 4 to six 6 inches if possible using blocks or pillows. Moreover, try to wear looser fitting clothing and do not eat or drink for two 2 hours prior to sleep.
Abdominal Pain: Pain in the abdomen can be a sign of a serious condition. Fortunately minor causes for these symptoms are much more frequent. In order to help alleviate the pain then consider taking sips of water or clear soda Sprite, Ginger Ale , but avoid solid foods. Peritoneal dialysis uses your body's own tissue the peritoneal membrane as a filter to clear wastes and extra fluid from your body and to return electrolyte levels to normal.
Unlike with in-center hemodialysis, you don't need to travel to a dialysis center for your treatment. Peritoneal dialysis is done every day.
It can often be done at night, while you sleep. You will need to have a catheter dialysis access placed in your belly before you start dialysis. If you don't have dialysis, your kidneys will continue to fail and you eventually will die.
How long you could live depends on your overall health aside from your kidney disease and how much kidney function you have left. If you don't have dialysis, health professionals who provide end-of-life care can help you have the highest quality of life possible.
This may be done through hospice care. Hospice offers the chance to think about personal goals, relieve pain, and take care of your emotional and spiritual needs. These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers.
They may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I want to have dialysis, because I'm not ready to die. I still feel young. I have a lot of things I still want to do with my life. I want to work on my craft projects and spend more time with my grandchildren. I have other bad health problems. I've had heart attacks, and I also have heart failure. I don't think dialysis will give me much more time. I feel like I've had a good life. I'm ready to go whenever it's my time.
I know I'll spend a lot of time at dialysis. But I can read there. And I love writing letters to family and friends. My partner can drop by sometimes and spend some time with me, and maybe I can make some friends at the dialysis center.
I want to spend the time I have left with my family, not having dialysis. My daughter said I can come live with her, so I can spend more time with her and her husband.
Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. I don't want to keep relying on others for help with my dialysis treatments. I feel pretty good overall, because kidney failure is my only major health problem. I'm already sick from other health problems and am not sure dialysis will help me feel any better or live any longer.
Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision.
Show which way you are leaning right now. How sure do you feel right now about your decision? Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision.
I don't mind having to rely on others for transportation or other help. I may be able to have dialysis at home and not go to a center. Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: Anne C. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.
Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Skip Navigation. Get the facts. Your options Start kidney dialysis, which may help you live longer. Don't start dialysis, which will allow death to occur naturally. Key points to remember It's your choice whether to have dialysis or not have it.
You and your family can talk with your doctor about the benefits and side effects of dialysis. Dialysis can't cure kidney failure, but it may help you live longer and feel better. If you have other serious health problems, dialysis may not help you live much longer than you would without it. Dialysis takes time and commitment.
You also have to watch how much fluid you drink and be careful about what you eat.
0コメント