Are patients on hemodialysis more susceptible to infection and high blood pressure in winter? It turns out they have ignored these 6 things!

1. Regular dialysis

Regular dialysis is recommended, 3 times a week, 4-5 hours each time. Dialysis patients should not reduce the number of dialysis sessions or shorten the dialysis time without authorization because of the cold weather. If conditions permit, blood filtration or blood perfusion can be performed to increase the removal of large and medium molecular toxins in the body and improve the adequacy of dialysis.

2. Keep warm

As the temperature drops, kidney patients should add clothes in time, such as thick cotton-padded clothes, down jackets, etc. When going out, wear non-slip and warm shoes, and remember to wear hats, scarves, and gloves, etc. Indoors, you can turn on air conditioners or heaters to keep the room warm.

3. Control blood pressure

The blood pressure of dialysis patients is affected by seasonal changes, and usually rises more significantly in winter. This is because the weather is cold in winter, and the blood vessels of the human body contract, making dialysis patients more susceptible to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as acute myocardial infarction, cerebral embolism, and cerebral hemorrhage. Therefore, it is recommended that dialysis patients measure their blood pressure every day and take medications on time and in the right amount. If the blood pressure fluctuates too much, inform the doctor in time and take appropriate measures.

4. Eat a healthy diet

Winter is cold and appetite increases, but even if the appetite is good, dialysis patients should still be careful not to eat too much high-protein, high-fat food. Daily diet should include sufficient energy and appropriate amounts of high-quality protein, such as milk, eggs, fish, lean meat, etc. In addition, pay attention to a low-salt diet and try to eat less or even no salty preserved foods such as bacon and pickles. In order to prevent the occurrence of hyperkalemia, pay attention to limiting the consumption of fruits, fruit juices or vegetables, vegetable juices, etc. that are high in potassium.

5. Exercise moderately

Reasonable exercise can strengthen the cardiopulmonary function and enhance the body's resistance. Although the weather is cold in winter, dialysis patients still need to exercise moderately. It is recommended to choose aerobic exercises of appropriate intensity such as walking and jogging. If the weather is too cold, dialysis patients are recommended to choose indoor exercise, such as aerobics, yoga, etc.

6. Rational use of drugs

Respiratory tract infections are common, and dialysis patients need to pay more attention to the rational use of drugs. Many common drugs such as cold medicines, antipyretics, antibiotics, etc. are recommended to be used by dialysis patients under the guidance of doctors to avoid abuse and improper use of drugs, which may cause harm to the body.