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<\/p>\nDialysis is done for various indications like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u2022 Kidney dysfunction<\/span>
\n\u2022 Drug overdose<\/span>
\n\u2022 Pulmonary edema<\/span><\/p>\nMyths associated with dialysis:<\/h2>\n
Myth No.1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Dialysis when done once has to be done lifelong.<\/strong>
\nThis is not true.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nThe term \u2018kidney failure\u2019 is commonly used and it is misleading. Not all kidney diseases are terminal.<\/p>\n
The body does not get \u201caddicted\u201d to dialysis once it requires. If kidneys recover its function then dialysis can be stopped. If dialysis is done for drug overdose, it\u2019s only done once or twice. Even in patients with kidney disease, many a times, dialysis is done only for a short period.It\u2019s important to understand this because nowadays there are many standalone dialysis units without a nephrologist and the treating team in charge of the unit may not be aware of minor nuances and clues which will indicate a treatable cause.<\/p>\n
Myth No.2: Dialysis = End of life<\/strong>
\nThis is not true either.
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\nAccording to data from the US, once a patient matches for age and sex, survival rate for 3 years on Haemodialysis (HD) is 92%. The survival is much higher in certain modalities like home HD where median survival was 18.5 years compared to 11.9 years for regular HD. Patients who undergo renal transplant do even better and their survival is not vastly different from matched population. It is difficult to get Indian data on this.<\/p>\nAlso Read: Difference between Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a><\/div>\nMyth No.3: Once you are on dialysis, quality of life is severely affected.
\nThis is being remedied with the availability of late shifts in dialysis centres.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nHome dialysis options give dialysis patients the chance of being employed again. Ability to work and quality of life depends at least partially on the quality of dialysis and management of associated health issues like anemia and bone disease which require a tailored dialysis and medication prescription by a nephrologist. There is no one size fits all. Of course the social support system of the patient plays a big role in the quality of life.<\/p>\n
Conclusion:<\/h2>\n
Severe forms of kidney disease<\/a> which requires dialysis are curable in some instances. Even if it is not curable, the patient can still lead a meaningful life while on dialysis. Kidney is the only vital organ which can be replaced long term by a machine with reasonable success. In future, with advancement in stem cells and bio artificial kidney, dialysis is likely to be even more efficient.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Drug overdose<\/span>
\n\u2022 Pulmonary edema<\/span><\/p>\n
Myths associated with dialysis:<\/h2>\n
Myth No.1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Dialysis when done once has to be done lifelong.<\/strong> The term \u2018kidney failure\u2019 is commonly used and it is misleading. Not all kidney diseases are terminal.<\/p>\n The body does not get \u201caddicted\u201d to dialysis once it requires. If kidneys recover its function then dialysis can be stopped. If dialysis is done for drug overdose, it\u2019s only done once or twice. Even in patients with kidney disease, many a times, dialysis is done only for a short period.It\u2019s important to understand this because nowadays there are many standalone dialysis units without a nephrologist and the treating team in charge of the unit may not be aware of minor nuances and clues which will indicate a treatable cause.<\/p>\n Myth No.2: Dialysis = End of life<\/strong> Myth No.3: Once you are on dialysis, quality of life is severely affected. Home dialysis options give dialysis patients the chance of being employed again. Ability to work and quality of life depends at least partially on the quality of dialysis and management of associated health issues like anemia and bone disease which require a tailored dialysis and medication prescription by a nephrologist. There is no one size fits all. Of course the social support system of the patient plays a big role in the quality of life.<\/p>\n Severe forms of kidney disease<\/a> which requires dialysis are curable in some instances. Even if it is not curable, the patient can still lead a meaningful life while on dialysis. Kidney is the only vital organ which can be replaced long term by a machine with reasonable success. In future, with advancement in stem cells and bio artificial kidney, dialysis is likely to be even more efficient.<\/p>\n
\nThis is not true.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis is not true either.
\n<\/span><\/strong>
\nAccording to data from the US, once a patient matches for age and sex, survival rate for 3 years on Haemodialysis (HD) is 92%. The survival is much higher in certain modalities like home HD where median survival was 18.5 years compared to 11.9 years for regular HD. Patients who undergo renal transplant do even better and their survival is not vastly different from matched population. It is difficult to get Indian data on this.<\/p>\n
\nThis is being remedied with the availability of late shifts in dialysis centres.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nConclusion:<\/h2>\n