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Health EducationChronic Renal Failure 慢性腎衰竭
2024/1/2Renal failure is renal cell injury which leads to reduced renal cell amount and inadequate elimination of body waste. When the injury is irreversible, it is called chronic renal failure. When the kidney is severely injured and leads to symptoms like edema, nausea, vomiting, and conscious disturbance, it’s called “uremia”.
Urinary Tract Infection and Acute Pyelonephritis 泌尿道感染與急性腎盂腎炎
2024/1/2Urinary tract infection is the massive breeding by the enteric bacteria near the anus area that sneaks to the previously bacteria-free urinary tract, which eventually follows the urinary tract upward and causes inflammation.
Peritoneal Dialysis and Peritonitis 腹膜透析與腹膜炎
2024/1/2The peritoneal cavity is a sterile environment. If the bacteria enter the peritoneal cavity, the peritoneum will be infected and patients get peritonitis. Peritonitis is a major complication of peritoneal dialysis.
FAQ about Kidney Transplantation 腎臟移植常見Q&A
2024/1/2In Taiwan, most kidney transplant centers accept people under 65 years of age on the waiting list, but it is not objective to use age as an absolute criterion.
Am I Eligible for a Kidney Transplant? 您適合做腎臟移植嗎?
2024/1/2Successful kidney transplantation is the best treatment for uremia. Not only is the quality of life the highest among the three therapies (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation) for end-stage renal failure, but the survival rate is also the best. However, is this treatment suitable for every nephropathy patient?
Hemodialysis Adequacy 足量的血液透析
2024/1/2On dialysis, the clearance of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cre) must meet the criteria for adequate toxin removal.
Possible Complications of Hemodialysis 洗腎可能會面臨的併發症
2024/1/2Although most hemodialysis are safe, complications in treatment may occur, especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. All patients should cooperate with the medical team and follow the doctor's instruction.
Weight Changes in Dialysis Patients 透析病人的體重變化
2024/1/2Dry weight means the patient's body weight with no water accumulation, no limb edema, neither no pulmonary edema before dialysis, and blood pressure is normal before dialysis. Besides, blood pressure will not be too low after dialysis
Pruritus in Dialysis Patients 如何改善透析病人搔癢症
2024/1/2Itchiness has been the most common and frustrating problem in uremic patients. About 60% of dialysis patients have itching problem. Current research shows that the causes of itch are numerous and complicated.