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What Causes Sudden Low BP After Dialysis Treatment?
Question: What causes sudden blood pressure drop after dialysis treatment.
Brief Answer:
Most frequent side affect
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for asking HCM,
I understand your concern. Low blood presure is the most common side effect of hemodialysis. It occurs when too much fluid is removed from the blood during hemodialysis.
You should inform the dialysis doctor of this problem cause the dialysis machine can be programmed so that the right amount of fluid is removed.
Medication for high blood pressure should usually not be taken before treatment, unless the doctor prescribes it that way. This could cause further drops in pressure and more discomfort. Patients who drink more than what is advised usually need to have more fluid removed which can cause nausea and dizziness. So drink only as much as you are said to.
I hope this answer was helpful to you.
Most frequent side affect
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for asking HCM,
I understand your concern. Low blood presure is the most common side effect of hemodialysis. It occurs when too much fluid is removed from the blood during hemodialysis.
You should inform the dialysis doctor of this problem cause the dialysis machine can be programmed so that the right amount of fluid is removed.
Medication for high blood pressure should usually not be taken before treatment, unless the doctor prescribes it that way. This could cause further drops in pressure and more discomfort. Patients who drink more than what is advised usually need to have more fluid removed which can cause nausea and dizziness. So drink only as much as you are said to.
I hope this answer was helpful to you.
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