Abstract

A REVIEW ON COMPLICATIONS OF HEMODIALYSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS

Sireesha Tirumala Kolli*, Madhuri Pindiganti, Tabitha Sharon, and Padmalatha Kantamaneni

ABSTRACT

Haemodialysis is the most commonly utilized current standard practice for the patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). The main aim of this study is to describe the complications of dialysis in chronic kidney disease patients when kidneys are not able to perform its normal function. Complications are frequently encountered although haemodialysis is a safest measure. The common complications include hypotension, muscle cramps, fever, chills, electrolyte imbalance, and headache. Life threatening cardiovascular complications such as arrhythmias is rare. Hence, this study helps to understand the complications of dialysis which aids the health practitioner to control or prevent the complications of dialysis and in turn promote the better-quality life of patient.

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