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How Frequently Does Stage 5 Kidney Disease Patient Need Dialysis?

My husband has Stage 5. He also has a poor heart, with less than 20% EF. He is on BP meds to lower his BP. However, with his low BP (average 83/54) his dialysis center is afraid to remove the fluid that is necessary. So he is gaining weight. We went to his PCP who has ordered a paracentesis for him for this week. He is very swollen and having uremic spots on his body, along with severe nausea. He has both Zofran and Reglan. We are new to dialysis. Started on June 13, so I don t know how much to advocate for him or just trust the dialysis center. I will be calling the M.D. tomorrow. He also is having a hoarse voice now, which I am reading can be due to the ESRD.
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.
It's very essential to know the age of your husband, and present Hb, urea, creatinine,GFR,Na,K,uric acid, sugar/ HbA1C, urine protein,and ultrasound scan of abdomen. Report the intake / output of urine in 24 hours.
Mention the present medication given and send them here, in my name, for an expert opinion, regarding further management.
Generally, in this stage, most people need thrice weekly dialysis.
Wishing him well.
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How Frequently Does Stage 5 Kidney Disease Patient Need Dialysis?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern. It s very essential to know the age of your husband, and present Hb, urea, creatinine,GFR,Na,K,uric acid, sugar/ HbA1C, urine protein,and ultrasound scan of abdomen. Report the intake / output of urine in 24 hours. Mention the present medication given and send them here, in my name, for an expert opinion, regarding further management. Generally, in this stage, most people need thrice weekly dialysis. Wishing him well.