Kidney Failure and Kidney dialysis Causes and Complications for Patients in Az Zawia Kidney Center

Abstract

The kidney failure could be caused by many reasons, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic kidneys, and excessive use of some drugs leading to kidney transplantation or kidney dialysis. Dialysis is an instrument filters the blood from metabolic wastes, excess of minerals, drugs and any unwanted substances. Hemodialysis is the common kind of dialysis used in Az Zawia Kidney Center. The aim of this study is to investigate the causes and complications associated with kidney failure and kidney dialysis. This study analysis the data obtained from patients at Az Zawia Kidney Center. The results showed that men and women are equally susceptible to kidney failure, but women might be affected at a younger age. The chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension increase the risk of having kidney failure. Some patients might suffer from some effects such as vomiting and nausea during hemodialysis sessions. Women might experience some complications in their menstrual cycle such as being irregular or taking long time or accompanied with pain. Pregnancy during hemodialysis could be risky and might end with apportion. Regulating water consumption and suitable food intake is important to avoid unnecessary complication.