Kidney Dialysis (Haemodialysis) in Gurgaon

Hemodialysis is a form of dialysis. In a hemodialysis session, kidneys are detoxified for making them function to their normal capacity. Before starting a dialysis session, an opening needs to be started for accessing the skin. It helps the doctor to extract blood and then put it inside after filtration. A filter is then connected to a vein in your arm or hand. The dialyzer removes the blood for cleansing it. The blood is inserted back after it is ridden off toxins.

A dialysis session is usually conducted in 3 cycles per week. However, in that period, utmost care should be taken regarding the diet and medications. Observing the given precautions can benefit the person undergoing dialysis sessions:

• Weight - An ideal weight should be maintained for making the most of dialysis sessions.
• Salt intake - Salt has the capacity to fluctuate weight during dialysis session, so its intake needs to be controlled.
• Fluid intake - Fluid intake should be regulated according to urine assessment. Discussing this with your doctor is helpful.
• Vitamin supplements - Supplements of Vitamin E and those for increasing calcium content in the body need to be taken for helping the kidneys in maintaining bone health.
• Anemia prevention - Medication for preventing anemia is also started for regulating kidney functioning.
• Protein intake - Doctors suggest consumption of 8-10 ounces of protein intake through various sources on a daily basis for people on dialysis.
• Carbohydrate intake - Carbohydrate intake need not be regulated unless doctor has asked you to reduce your weight. Potassium intake - Intake of fruits having high levels of potassium need to be reduced.
• Blood tests - Various blood-based tests need to be done from time-to-time in order to monitor levels of fluids, wastes and salts in blood.