peritoneal dialysis
- How peritoneal dialysis works
n of the purification liquid: The patient pumps the cleansing fluid through the catheter into the abdominal area, then disconnects the catheter from the cleansing fluid bag to be able to resume normal activities. Meanwhile, the body is rid of waste and excess water, which transfer to the cleansing fluid through the peritoneal membrane for several hours.
Purification liquid discharge: After the period ends, the patient connects the catheter to drain the fluid, including waste, from the body through it.
➡️Side effects:
Infection:
1. Infection is the most common symptom of peritoneal dialysis. Infection occurs when the catheter is contaminated, or the area around it is contaminated. Symptoms of infection include: abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, redness and pain around the catheter, discoloration of the dialysis fluid after it is removed from the body, and discharge from the catheter.
2. Weight gain:
3. This is due to the purification liquid containing dextrose sugar.
4. Hernia:
5. Storing fluids in the abdomen for long periods may cause a hernia due to the strain on the abdominal muscles.
6. Insufficient peritoneal dialysis:
7. Peritoneal dialysis may become ineffective after several years, and it may be necessary to switch to hemodialysis.