Kidney Dialysis Side Effects- 355 Questions Answered

Male.age 65 hiv+ from 20 years on maintenance tablet . Kidney dialysis started from December 2023 15th Day by day dialysis. Creatine levels reached less than 2.8 in tests. Can he stop dialysis and maintain on drugs ?

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Dr. Lakshmi KrishnanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Alappuzha

Was this creatinine before or after dialysis? And what was the creatinine and indication for starting dialysis in Dec 2023. Current urine output? ... Read More

My uncle is under dialysis kidney dialysis and is diabetic.. I was giving insulin to him... After giving insulin then I got pricked by needle insulin was not there in the syringe... Only thing I am worried is do I get infected.. it happened almost 8 months ago... But sometimes i am worried.. do I get kidney problem by pricking needle... Blood didn'

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Dr. R ShanmugasundaramUrologist | Chennai

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no need to worry about it, you would not get any kidney problems primarily because of the needle prick. You need to look at the health records of your uncle, whether he got any hepatitis C or B virus ... Read More

Having a failure of both kidney of my wife. Going Dialysis since october 2016 Requires kidney transplant immediately.

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, NO BIGGER HOPE, KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IS A NEW HOPE. O.K, BYE. ... Read More

My father is going on dialysis from past 8 months Creatine level is 13 does homeopathy cure kidneys or any other ayurvedic medicines cure kidneys or avoid dialysis please help and suggest ?

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Dr. Smartya PulaiNephrologist | Kolkata

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My Mother age is 60 and creatinine is 11 and Hb is 5.7 doctors have advised dialysis. Should i go for dialysis and are there any hospital which provides free dialysis

Asked for Female, 60 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Harsha M VNephrologist | Bangalore

Hi Yes she needs to be on dialysis There are some charitable dialysis centres and government centres. You may search in your town/ city. ... Read More

My father is going through dialysis due to his acute kidney problems, I am planning to shift him to Bangalore. Need suggestions for good nefrologists and good place for regular dialysis

Asked for Male, 68 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Vijay RadhakrishnanUrologist | Ernakulam

Sparsh hospital in Bangalore ... Read More

Hi Is kidney transplant necessary for a patient who is doing dialysis. Or with dialysis only proper functioning of body can take place.

Asked for Male, 59 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Mathew Gerry GeorgeNephrologist | Chennai

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Kidney transplantation is the ideal treatment if possible.dialysis will only correct electrolyte and fluid balance.kidneys function is beyond that. ... Read More

My dad is 65yrs old and under going kidney dialysis twice a week.After dialysis also he is having swelling in his legs.Also he is not able to sleep properly in night.He feels breathless also sometimes.Shall we get freq of kidney dialysis increased.His creatine level is 6.

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Dr. Mahendra SharmaUrologist | Delhi

Kindly consult a nephrologist and get best treatment. ... Read More

My grandmother's both kidneys have failed...her age is 67... doctors told about dialysis so she have suffered 9 times from dialysis process...her body has also weak... What should i do about her diet and treatment...

Asked for Male, 22 Years 120 Views v

Dr. R ShanmugasundaramUrologist | Chennai

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Better to follow the instructions of the Nephrologist whom ever seeing her. he or she would be able to guide you through the diet and medication ... Read More

My father have kidney failure. He is on dialysis from last 11 months.. he has diabetes and high b.p problem from last 18 yrs. He was suffering from hepetitus b . But now its fine. Can we go for kidney transplant ?

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I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

Asked for Male, 25 Years 35 Views v

Dr. AmanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

Metformin can be given upto 2g when the kidney function is normal and u can tolerate it,if ur having gi side effects if ur gfr below 30 then it produces it's bad effects which is not the case for you ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am writing this query on behalf of my mother who recently found out to as type 2 diabetic. Currently her medication is under progress from an endocrinologist. She has a history of clinical Dipression 15-20 years ago. She has been taking below two medicines prescribed by her doctor on daily basis till this date. Not consulted her psych

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Dr. Goli Sri CharanNephrologist | Visakhapatnam

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Hi, Medications mentioned doesn’t have direct side effect except for Arachitol bottle which should not be used regularly as there may be a risk of Vitamin D excess. ... Read More

Sir I know one thing after 5th stage kidney issue 0how much time we have for kidney dialysis. High creatine level

Asked for Female, 38 Years 64 Views v

Dr. AmanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

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It depends on whether you have any Symptoms of urinary toxin accumulation namely breathing difficulty, decreased appetite, itching, swelling and recurrent vomiting ... Read More

At what level of Serum Creatinine, Dialysis is required? Whether Dialysis has got a substitute.Preventive measuries for Kidney disease

Asked for Female, 66 Years 100 Views v

Dr. AmanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

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There is no perticular level but if you have symptoms such as loss of hunger, breathing difficult,feel pukish,swelling then would benefit for hemodialysis.its either hemodialysis or transplant ... Read More

Looking for nutritionist for dialysis patient, other ailments includes daibetes, hypertension and cardiac

Asked for Male, 61 Years 36 Views v

Ms. Trupti PadhiDietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

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Good afternoon pls connect through app directly. ... Read More

This my mother reports she is on dialysis 3 times a week her 1.PTH is high -1201pg/ml 2. Sodium- 134 mmol/l 3.B12->1000 pg/ml 4. Plasma glucose random-172 mg/dl 5. Serum bilirubin-0.4mg/dl 6.Serum GGT-40 IU/L 7. Alkaline phosphatase- 223 U/L 8. Serum globulin- 3.7 gm/dl 9. Serum albumin globulin ratio- 0.95% Please advise accordingly

Asked for Female, 66 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Nikhil BhasinNephrologist | Mumbai

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I would prefer seeing her in person and address all The details ... Read More

Unable to walk now adays very weak and lean please suggest what to do to increase his weight he is on dialysis

Asked for Female, 29 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Nikhil BhasinNephrologist | Mumbai

I would suggest Consider for Renal Transplant Would have to see your complete dialysis prescriptions and also set of labs to assess what more changes can be done ... Read More

My uncle is on dialysis weekly 2 times and having heart stunt is there any treatment in ayurvedic to treat kidneys

Asked for Female, 55 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Krishna MeherAyurvedic Gynecologist & Obstetrician | Nuapada

Consult personally for prescription ... Read More

My father is going through dialysis , but he is facing chills and shivering during and after dialysis for some time , then after some time he is completely fine, some tests have been also done for this and antibiotics are given , but why is this problem happening ?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 699 Views v

Dr. Harsha M VNephrologist | Bangalore

Chills and rigors during hemodialysis could be infection / reactions. We need to find source. If patient is on a catheter for dialysis that could be one. Need to investigate in that line. If not i ... Read More

Hi doctor, Is there any effect of maxvoid 8 plus on kidney? What are its side effects? Thanks In advance

Asked for Female, 31 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Mazhar BaigGeneral Practitioner | Bangalore

What r your complaints ... Read More

I was taking all my tb tablets before dialysis , am little scared now , may be it cause drug resistance, doctor didn't told me that it should be taken after dialysis

Asked for Male, 30 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Korat SatishPulmonologist | Delhi

consult doctor for further detailed discussion ... Read More

Suffering with abdomen tuberculosis Can we take tb tablets before dialysis? I took empty stomach for almost 2 months then i went for dialysis

Asked for Male, 30 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Korat SatishPulmonologist | Delhi

take tb medicine after dialysis only on dialysis day rest continue as empty stomach ... Read More

My mom is 72 years old with creatinine 6.9 and urea 102. Can this be controlled by regular medications or dialysis is mandatory. She is 72 and very weak

Asked for Female, 72 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My dad has his dialysis session . His pre dialysis weight was the same as the post dialysis weight . There was no problem in the entire dialysis session. But the weight s the same . Should we consult a doctor. Or is it fine ?

Asked for Male, 59 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Sandip BhurkeNephrologist | Mumbai

If no problem, no further changes to dry weight. ... Read More

Father aged 73 had been applied permacath on left (heart) side, as it was not successful for right side. Is left side permacath usual and successfull ? What are the precautions to be taken ? What is usual duration of left side permacath ?

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Dr. Rashmi S RNephrologist | Bangalore

Usually upto 1-1.5yrs. But depends on the infection control practices at the unit and the patient comorbidities ... Read More

Not able for permacath on right side for father, done yesterday on left side, is it OK sir ? For how long will be the pain caused by the process?

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Dr. Rashmi S RNephrologist | Bangalore

Yes it is ok. Pain will be there for approximately 4-5 days ... Read More

My friend's father's kidney creatinine level is 9.8. I have seen few doctors all of them are saying to do dialysis. I don't want to do that also is there any other way plz help me🙏🙏

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Please follow your treating doctor otherwise you might lose your father. ... Read More

Kidney problem has any other solution Apart from dialysis and kidney transplant costly or anyway Is there any other found yet?

Asked for Male, 46 Years 270 Views v

Dr. Yashavanth Kumar KYNephrologist | Mysore

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Depends on nature of kidney problem, severity, type of kidney disease. Kindly specify the exact details of the disease, any reports available ... Read More

Is there any another way for kidney problem patient Apart from transplant or dialysis Any costly Thanks.

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Dr. J RavikiranGeneral Medicine | Hyderabad

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Connect please ... Read More

My mom is on dialysis from past 4 years this is her echocardiography report please suggest what to do further. Thank you in advance

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Dr. Krishnachand KagitaCardiologist | Vijayawada

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She needs heart failure medication Once consult cardiologist ... Read More

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Male.age 65 hiv+ from 20 years on maintenance tablet . Kidney dialysis started from December 2023 15th Day by day dialysis. Creatine levels reached less than 2.8 in tests. Can he stop dialysis and maintain on drugs ?

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Having a failure of both kidney of my wife. Going Dialysis since october 2016 Requires kidney transplant immediately.

My father is going on dialysis from past 8 months Creatine level is 13 does homeopathy cure kidneys or any other ayurvedic medicines cure kidneys or avoid dialysis please help and suggest ?

My Mother age is 60 and creatinine is 11 and Hb is 5.7 doctors have advised dialysis. Should i go for dialysis and are there any hospital which provides free dialysis

My father is going through dialysis due to his acute kidney problems, I am planning to shift him to Bangalore. Need suggestions for good nefrologists and good place for regular dialysis

Hi Is kidney transplant necessary for a patient who is doing dialysis. Or with dialysis only proper functioning of body can take place.

My dad is 65yrs old and under going kidney dialysis twice a week.After dialysis also he is having swelling in his legs.Also he is not able to sleep properly in night.He feels breathless also sometimes.Shall we get freq of kidney dialysis increased.His creatine level is 6.

My grandmother's both kidneys have failed...her age is 67... doctors told about dialysis so she have suffered 9 times from dialysis process...her body has also weak... What should i do about her diet and treatment...

My father have kidney failure. He is on dialysis from last 11 months.. he has diabetes and high b.p problem from last 18 yrs. He was suffering from hepetitus b . But now its fine. Can we go for kidney transplant ?

I am using 1500 mg Metformin everyday, recently started, but, I came to know about dangerous side effects to kidney, should I continue using it? These are my last Kidney Function Test Creatinine 0.97 mg/dL Uric Acid 6.5 mg/dL Sodium 138.2 mEq/L Potassium 4.5 mEq/L

Sir I know one thing after 5th stage kidney issue 0how much time we have for kidney dialysis. High creatine level

At what level of Serum Creatinine, Dialysis is required? Whether Dialysis has got a substitute.Preventive measuries for Kidney disease

Looking for nutritionist for dialysis patient, other ailments includes daibetes, hypertension and cardiac

Unable to walk now adays very weak and lean please suggest what to do to increase his weight he is on dialysis

My uncle is on dialysis weekly 2 times and having heart stunt is there any treatment in ayurvedic to treat kidneys

My father is going through dialysis , but he is facing chills and shivering during and after dialysis for some time , then after some time he is completely fine, some tests have been also done for this and antibiotics are given , but why is this problem happening ?

Hi doctor, Is there any effect of maxvoid 8 plus on kidney? What are its side effects? Thanks In advance

I was taking all my tb tablets before dialysis , am little scared now , may be it cause drug resistance, doctor didn't told me that it should be taken after dialysis

Suffering with abdomen tuberculosis Can we take tb tablets before dialysis? I took empty stomach for almost 2 months then i went for dialysis

My mom is 72 years old with creatinine 6.9 and urea 102. Can this be controlled by regular medications or dialysis is mandatory. She is 72 and very weak

My dad has his dialysis session . His pre dialysis weight was the same as the post dialysis weight . There was no problem in the entire dialysis session. But the weight s the same . Should we consult a doctor. Or is it fine ?

Father aged 73 had been applied permacath on left (heart) side, as it was not successful for right side. Is left side permacath usual and successfull ? What are the precautions to be taken ? What is usual duration of left side permacath ?

Not able for permacath on right side for father, done yesterday on left side, is it OK sir ? For how long will be the pain caused by the process?

My friend's father's kidney creatinine level is 9.8. I have seen few doctors all of them are saying to do dialysis. I don't want to do that also is there any other way plz help me🙏🙏

Kidney problem has any other solution Apart from dialysis and kidney transplant costly or anyway Is there any other found yet?

Is there any another way for kidney problem patient Apart from transplant or dialysis Any costly Thanks.

My mom is on dialysis from past 4 years this is her echocardiography report please suggest what to do further. Thank you in advance

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