Problems With Fluid Retention In Dialysis Patients

Fluid retention is a visible symptom of kidney failure and it is very common among dialysis patients. With fluid retention, patients need to pay attention to lots of aspects in their daily life, which is very inconvenient for them. Therefore, solving problem of fluid retention effectively is very beneficial for dialysis patients.

Causes of fluid retention in dialysis

Fluid retention is a medical condition in which large amounts of fluid stay in the space between tissues or cells. For dialysis patients, they may experience fluid retention due to different factors:

1. Severe loose of protein in urine

Protein is a must for a healthy body and also an important component of our blood. For dialysis patients, their kidneys have been injured seriously, which may affect kidneys from reserving protein in blood. Large amounts of protein leak into urine when kidneys are damaged, leading to the decrease of plasma osmotic pressure, which can cause fluid retention directly.

2. High sodium level

Kidney is an important organ with function of keeping balance of electrolyte. Normally, when our sodium level in blood is higher than its normal range, kidneys will help to discharge the excess one. Failed kidneys can not perform this function, as a consequence of this, excess sodium are detained in the space between tissues and cells, causing retention of water and sodium which is another major cause for dialysis patients to experience fluid retention.

How to solve problem of fluid retention in dialysis patients?

For dialysis patients, the root cause for them to suffer from problem of fluid retention is that kidneys can not function properly, leading to a series of pathological changes or physical changes which can cause fluid retention directly or indirectly. Since impaired kidney function is the root cause of fluid retention, improving kidney function is the key point. As for this point, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is highly recommended.

Besides, although improving kidney function is essential, to make sure the treatment effects, dialysis patients also need to:

1. Reduce protein in urine effectively

2. Control blood pressure and blood sugar into normal range

3. Make your diet beneficial for your kidney, especially remember to eat less salt and proper protein

4. Avoid drinking too much water everyday (To know how much water you need everyday, please consult our consultant online)

5. Kick bad living habits like smoking and drinking alcohol

6. Go to bed regularly and avoid staying up the whole night

The above is the general introduction about problem with fluid retention in dialysis patients, please feel free to consult our consultant online or leave message to kidneycares@hotmail.com directly.