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What Causes Fever With Tremors While On Home Hemodialysis?
My grandfather is on home hemo dialysis and is having some confusion was running a fever this morning and was having tremors. He said he was cold and it is 82 degrees in the home and outside. He is at his lowest weight and refuses to go to the hospital.
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
Your concern is understandable.
As an Urologist, i'm sure you are aware, he's on dialysis treatment for chronic kidney failure. Fever with chills, develops with infection.
Confusion may be a symptom of salt imbalance.(electrolytes).
You must convince him somehow, and take him to your nephrologist, at the earliest. If you've any other doubts, you may contact me by name.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Your concern is understandable.
As an Urologist, i'm sure you are aware, he's on dialysis treatment for chronic kidney failure. Fever with chills, develops with infection.
Confusion may be a symptom of salt imbalance.(electrolytes).
You must convince him somehow, and take him to your nephrologist, at the earliest. If you've any other doubts, you may contact me by name.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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