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What Causes Fatigue While On Peritoneal Dialysis?

My father has been on peritoneal dialysis for sometime now. He connects to the machine over night, this is done at home. Lately, he s been extremely weak and tired. He has started using a walker. He doesn t complain about dizziness or pain. He doesn t really want to eat other than a can or two of Nepro. My mother took him to the hospital and they ran some tests and everything came out fine. Other than giving him vitamin b-12, what can I do? What s going on? Does he have uremia? Please help.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
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Hello,

Post dialysis, electrolyte imbalance can occur which can lead you fatigue. I advise you to check sodium, potassium and calcium levels post dialysis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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What Causes Fatigue While On Peritoneal Dialysis?

Hello, Post dialysis, electrolyte imbalance can occur which can lead you fatigue. I advise you to check sodium, potassium and calcium levels post dialysis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist