Pay attention to these 12 fatal misunderstandings about uremia and avoid them to prolong your dialysis life!

Uremia is a serious disease, but there are many misunderstandings in the patient's cognition and treatment process, which may affect the treatment effect and quality of life, and even endanger life. Pay close attention to the following 12 fatal misunderstandings, and avoiding them can prolong the dialysis life!

1. Misconceptions about treatment

1. Myth 1: You don’t need to take medicine after dialysis

Dialysis cannot completely replace kidney function and still requires auxiliary drug treatment, such as antihypertensive drugs, anemia correction drugs, etc.

2. Myth 2: Chinese medicine can cure uremia

Currently, there is no Chinese medicine that can completely cure uremia. Blindly believing in it may delay the disease. Chinese medicine should be used with caution on the basis of regular treatment.

3. Myth 3: Folk remedies can cure serious illnesses

Trusting folk remedies may worsen kidney damage, so you should follow scientific treatment methods.

2. Misconceptions about living habits

4. Myth 4: You can drink water at will

Patients with uremia need to strictly control their water intake, otherwise it is easy to cause complications such as edema and hypertension.

5. Myth 5: Not controlling your diet and eating whatever you want

Foods high in potassium, phosphorus, protein, etc. will increase the burden on the kidneys and affect the condition.

6. Myth 6: It’s OK to be overworked

Excessive fatigue will reduce the body's immunity and aggravate the condition. You should pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue.

3. Other Misconceptions

7. Myth 7: The later you start dialysis, the better

Timely dialysis can protect residual renal function and delay disease progression, while dialysis too late will increase the risk of complications.

8. Myth 8: Ignoring psychological adjustment

Negative emotions will affect the treatment effect. Patients should maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with the treatment.

9. Myth 9: Not taking dialysis on time

Regular dialysis is an important means of maintaining life. Random interruption or failure to perform dialysis on time can be life-threatening.

10. Myth 10: Not paying attention to the prevention and treatment of complications

Complications such as hypertension, anemia, and infection should be actively prevented and treated, otherwise it will affect the dialysis effect and quality of life.

11. Myth 11: Adjusting dialysis parameters on your own

The dialysis parameters need to be adjusted by the doctor according to the patient's condition; self-adjustment may lead to adverse consequences.

12. Myth 12: Not paying attention to the protection of vascular access

Vascular access is the "lifeline" of dialysis and must be kept clean, free from pressure, and prevented from infection and blockage.

By understanding and avoiding these misunderstandings, patients with uremia can better treat and manage the disease, prolong their dialysis life, and improve their quality of life. Let us face uremia, get rid of misunderstandings, and move towards a healthy future!