1. How does low blood pressure occur with dialysis?
Low body weight
Dialysis is a medical procedure which can help to clear harmful substances away from blood. However, dialysis does not work as well as our kidney, as during this process, not only harmful substances, but also some nutrition are removed as well. Removing too much weight at one time can cause quick decrease of bloodstream in kidney, and thus lead to low blood pressure.
Medications for high blood pressure
Taking antihypertensive pills before dialysis also should be blamed for low blood pressure. As we have mentioned above, to have a tight control of high blood pressure, medications like ACE inhibitors and ARBs are always applied. These medications are helpful; however, for kidney failure patients who are on dialysis, they need to regular the dose of medications before dialysis, otherwise, low blood pressure will be caused.
2. How to prevent low blood pressure with dialysis in stage 4 kidney failure?
Chinese herbs is the natural treatment. It will bring no pain and no side-effects to you. Hot Compress is the innovative form of Chinese herbs. It is used externally. With an osmosis device, the two bags of herbs, which is put under your lower back, will be permeated into your kidneys. The herbs will achieve such effects as dilating blood vessels, providing nutritions to kidneys, discharging the toxins in blood, anti-inflammation and coagulation. Through these effects, the damaged kidney cells will be repaired and thus kidney function will be improved. With an improved kidney function, you can avoid dialysis gradually, and so as to low blood pressure.
Of course, a proper diet is also necessary. If you want to get an individualized diet, you can contact me.
