When is kidney dialysis necessary?
My brother's kidney function has been declining for a while now. The doctor has mentioned dialysis as a possibility. We're trying to understand the process. When exactly is kidney dialysis necessary?
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5 months ago
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Haan, kidney dialysis tab zaroori hoti hai na jab kidneys theek se kaam nahi kar paati, like jab unka filtration function bohot kam ho jaata hai. Doc hi batayenge exact kab, but usually jab severe kidney failure hota hai.
5 months ago
Dialysis becomes necessary when your kidneys are no longer able to adequately remove waste products and excess fluid from your blood. This is usually in the advanced stages of kidney disease. It's super important to follow your doctor's advice and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including light exercise like walking, if they say it's okay.
5 months ago
Dialysis is needed when the kidneys fail and can't clean the blood anymore. It's a very serious stage. For those trying to prevent it, diet plays a huge role. I focus on low sodium, low potassium vegetarian meals and control protein intake, but always under doctor's guidance, especially for kidney patients.
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5 months ago
My father recently went through this. Dialysis became necessary when his creatinine levels shot up very high and his GFR (glomerular filtration rate) dropped below a certain point, I think it was less than 15. The doctor explained that his kidneys just weren't doing their job anymore. It's a difficult decision, but it literally saved his life.
4 months ago
It's when your kidneys decide to go on a permanent vacation! 😅 Seriously though, dialysis is needed when kidney function drops very low and they can't filter toxins anymore. Doctors use specific tests to determine the exact time. So, listen to your doc! ✨