What Need to Do After Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys. When the waste products build up and begin to make the people sick, dialysis is suggested. It allows patients with Kidney Failure a chance to live productive lives. What need to do after dialysis?
Diet Changes
Most patients on dialysis are suggested to make changes in their diet before and after the dialysis. Diet changes help patients reduce the workload of damaged kidneys. Thereby, you need a consumption balance of minerals, protein, vitamins, calories etc.
Generally speaking, you need to follow a low sodium, low potassium and low phosphorus diet. However, the details may be different as your conditions changes. A personalized diet plan will offer a better outcome than a generalized one.
Off from work
You may need to take some time off work when you first start dialysis, but not all patients need to do this. Everyone needs a different amount of time, so talk with your doctor. Let your doctor know that you need advance notice before starting dialysis to arrange time off from work.
Improve Life Quality
Ask your doctor about an exercise program that is right for you. Exercising regularly can make you feel stronger. Learn all you can about your treatment. Speak to your dialysis care team if you have any questions at all. They are there to help you do well on your treatment.
Travel Care
Almost countries and cities can offer dialysis center, which makes dialysis patients can travel around. If you plan a travel, you are suggested to make an appointment at dialysis center in the city where you will visit.
In addition, you need to ask the dialysis center where you normally have dialysis treatment to offer information to the transient center about your medical history. This will help you a lot.
These are just simple and rough topics of things you need to do after dialysis. If you need more specific suggestions on your personalized condition, please leave a message below.
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