How Long Can A Person Go Without Dialysis Treatment?

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015

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Tue, 28 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : I'm planning a long trip to Netherlands from Florida, how long can I go without dialysis???
I'm currently doing 3x's weekly for 3 hrs.

Any suggestions, advise???

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

You have asked a very difficult question but it's a common question among my patients

However to answer your question I need more Info

1. How much do you weigh and how much weight do you gain in between dialysis ?
2. how much is your hemoglobin?
3. do you become breathless between dialysis ?
4. have they checked your cardiac function ?
5. on an average how much is your urine output per day?

please get back to me

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 days later)

NO NEED NOW, THANKS, DIALYSIS SCHEDULED ON ARRIVAL DATE.
DO I NEED DIALYSIS FOR TRIP TO BE DIFFERENT SOLUTION ???

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No different solution required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

No different solution is required for the travel. In our institute we give something known as a 'transfer card' for travelling patients so that in case of an emergency it can produced to another hospital. I recommend you to get one as well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad