Dialysis complications

A severe drop in blood pressure also increases the risk of blood clots. If left untreated, the formation of clots may require additional surgery to repair the access point and, in some cases, lead to stroke, seizures, and heart damage. Adhering to the recommended fluid restrictions can help. By limiting your fluid intake, the amount being extracted during dialysis will be decreased, and any drop in blood pressure will be minimized. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Morfin JA, Fluck RJ, Weinhandl ED, Kansal S, McCullough PA, Komenda P. Am J Kidney Dis. 2016;68(5S1):S43-S50. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2016.05.021 • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. • Guttee V, Nie YX, Wang YM, Ding XQ. Open Access Libr J. 2017;4:e3623. doi:0.4236/oalib.1103623 • Elliott TL, Braun M. FP Essent. 2017;459:21-28. • Antlanger M, Hecking M, Haidinger M, et al. BMC Nephrol. 2013;14:266. doi:10.1186/1471-2369-14-266 • National Kidney Foundation. • Mistry K. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis. 2019;12:69-77. doi:10.2147/IJNRD.S165925

Starting dialysis is a major life change for most people, and it can take time to adjust. Several treatment options are available, including hemodialysis (HD), which can be done either at home or in a center. If you choose hemodialysis, it’s important to know the signs of common hemodialysis complications so you can recognize them quickly and let your care team know. Like most other healthcare treatments, there can be complications when it comes to hemodialysis that may arise during or after treatments. The best way to manage complications that can occur with hemodialysis is to prevent them from happening or getting worse. Keep an eye out for these common signs of hemodialysis complications as you navigate your treatment. Fluid overload is a problem because it can cause increased blood pressure, heart problems, hospitalization, and death in patients with ESRD. You can help prevent hypervolemia by following these tips: • Complete all dialysis treatments as prescribed and reschedule any missed treatment • Limit or reduce your sodium intake • Measure and track • Record • Find ways to • Low blood pressure during hemodialysis, called intradialytic hypotension, can happen for a number of reasons. Common causes include gaining too much weight between treatments, removing too much fluid during treatment, taking certain medications, heart disease, and eating during treatments. The drop in blood pressure can cause 1 Avoid low blood pressure during your treatment by managing your flu...