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dialysis works just like our kidneys. if for some reason our kidneys fail to filter our blood, then dialysis is done. in dialysis our blood is filtered to remove waste products.
dialysis can be done in two ways
haemodialysis---it makes use of a kidney machine or artificial kidney containig a fluid with adjusted compostion. during this process the blood i pumped from the body through a tube into the fluid through a semi permeable membrane present in the fluid. this way by passing through the semi permeable membrane the nitrognenous wastes and excess salts are diffused out from the blood into the fluid. then the blood is returned into the body. this proces takes 6 to 10 hours and is to be done three times a week
peritoneal dialysis----it requires abdominal incision . a cathetar is inserted through this incision inot the peritoneal cavity. a fluid bag is attached to the cathetar from the outside. in this way the fluid enters the peritoneal cavity of our body and purifies our blood. after sometime the fluid is tkane out of the peritoneal cavity back into the bag. this process takes an hour and is reapeated day or overnight
the major difference between the two dialysis processes is that in the first process the blood is taken out of our body and then filtered.it is a long and lengthy process and very painful
while in the second process the fluid itself is inserted into our our body and then blood is purified. this is a realtively quicker way
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Is renal failure and renal insufficiency the same?
yes,Renal failure or kidney failure (formerly called renal insufficiency) describes a medical condition in which thekidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood. The two forms are acute (acute kidney injury) and chronic (chronic kidney disease); a number of other diseases or health problems may cause either form of renal failure to occur.
When are narcotic analgesics contraindicated?
may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDs may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history. They should be used with care for patients with renal insufficiency or coagulation disorders
Can dialysis patients take Advil?
Standard dosages of ibuprofen should not be a problem if the patient is on dialysis. However, most dialysis patients have concomitant heart disease, vascular disease, and or diabetes. It is on those grounds they should not take ibuprofen unless they are on a daily aspirin. Patients with kidney disease and not on dialysis should NOT take ibuprofen or other NSAIDS as this may have been contributory to their renal disease in the first place.
What is chronic renal failure also called?
Kidney failure. This may sometimes be reversed, and patients can be assisted by dialysis for a time, but complete failure needs a transplant.
Does end stage renal disease patients defecate?
Yes. That doesn't change. Urination may or may not stop, depending on how much function the patient's kidneys still have. If a patient is on dialysis long enough (we're talking years), they may eventually stop urinating.
What is dialasis?
Dialysis is the artificial process of getting rid of waste (diffusion) and unwanted water (ultrafiltration) from the blood. This process is naturally done by our kidneys. Some people, however, may have failed or damaged kidneys which cannot carry out the function properly - they may need dialysis. In other words, dialysis is the artificial replacement for lost kidney function (renal replacement therapy). Dialysis may be used for people who have become ill and have acute kidney failure (temporary loss of kidney function), or for fairly stable patients who have permanently lost kidney function. Hope this helps xx
How do you treat kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease is often treated with dialysis. It is manageable but not reversible.
What would happen if someone did not control their diabetes?
if someone did not control their diabetes, it will effect the Kidney and Heart. Also the eyesight will be affected adversly. Due to un-controlled diabetes there may be renal disorder which may cause the kidney failure and the person will require the dialysis.
What is the treatment for renal parenchymal disease?
The treatment for renal parenchymal disease can include dialysis and kidney transplant in severe cases. If the disease is not in an advanced stage, then the main goal of treatment is to restrict the intake of salt or potassium and address symptoms like high blood pressure through diet and different medications. This disease causes scarring of the kidneys and can result in kidney failure.
Who needs a kidney dialysis?
Dialysis is a artificial process to drain out unwanted water from blood this process is naturally done by kidney. Some however may have damaged or failed kidney which cannot carry out function properly needs dialysis.
Can dialysis be temporary?
it doesn't always have to be permanent because people on dialysis machines can get kidney transplants, not just people on the dialysis get kidney transplants but people who are on the waiting list can also get a kidney transplant.
What are the symptoms of pulmonary valve insufficiency?
There are generally few to no symptoms with pulmonary valve insufficiency. It may be initially noticed as a murmur in a routine exam of the heart and chest with a stethoscope.
