How many dialysis methods are there for uremia?

Friends who suffer from uremia know that dialysis is the most commonly used treatment method now. Dialysis is also divided into several types. Patients with uremia should choose according to their own conditions. For patients with uremia, the most commonly used treatment method now is dialysis, but there are also several methods of dialysis. How should patients choose the method that suits them best? In order for everyone to have a better understanding, the editor will now introduce it to you.

Experts point out that there are two main dialysis methods for uremia, one is hemodialysis and the other is peritoneal dialysis. Both dialysis methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, patients need to choose the dialysis method that suits them according to the doctor's advice and their own specific circumstances.

Peritoneal dialysis is a minor surgery in which a drainage catheter is placed on the left or right side of the abdomen. The peritoneal dialysis fluid is used to circulate in the body to remove toxins. Patients are trained to do it themselves, 2-4 bags per day, at home. It is more suitable for young and careful people, and attention should be paid to disinfection and hygiene. Advantages of peritoneal dialysis:

⑴ Peritoneal dialysis can better protect residual renal function: Peritoneal dialysis is the treatment option that is closest to the physiological state. There are no sudden changes in hemodynamics, body fluid volume and biochemistry during peritoneal dialysis, thereby reducing dialysis complications caused by unstable internal environment. The treatment will not cause renal ischemia, which is beneficial to protecting the residual renal function.

⑵ Peritoneal dialysis has a wide range of applications: Peritoneal dialysis has good cardiovascular stability and is the preferred dialysis method for patients with severe cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes and the elderly; peritoneal dialysis has fewer dietary restrictions, the patient's nutritional status is better, it has less impact on the growth and development of children, and it avoids the pain of hemodialysis puncture; peritoneal dialysis does not require an arteriovenous fistula, avoiding arteriovenous fistula occlusion caused by peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients.

⑶ High dialysis efficiency: better clearance of medium-molecular toxins, β2 microglobulin and phosphorus. Therefore, peritoneal dialysis can improve the symptoms of uremia and is better than hemodialysis in improving anemia and neuropathy.

2. Hemodialysis: a minor surgery in which a tube is placed in the arm to remove toxins from the body through a machine. This needs to be done by doctors and nurses in the hospital, 2-4 times a week. 、 Advantages of hemodialysis:

Because hemodialysis requires the use of a hemodialysis machine, patients go to the hospital 2-3 times a week, each time for about 4 hours. Therefore, less waste is accumulated in the body after each hemodialysis. They return to the hospital for treatment at a fixed time every week. If there is a change in the condition, they can get timely treatment. There are professional medical staff to operate the dialysis process, so they don't have to do it themselves.

Through the above introduction by the editor, I believe everyone should know the characteristics of various dialysis methods for uremia. Patients with uremia should receive treatment as soon as possible to control their condition. They must pay more attention to their eating habits, do not overeat, eat as light as possible, and improve their quality of life. I wish everyone can recover their health soon!