How to Make Dialysis Patients Get Energy

“My dad is on dialysis for the past six months. He is feeling really low in energy, what can he take to feel energetic?”. Quite a number of dialysis have the similar condition, but few people know how to get energy during or after dialysis treatment?

Actually the lack of energy for dialysis patients can be caused by many factors, like anemia, low blood pressure, malnutrition, few movement, etc. In addition, the very important reason is that dialysis can do nothing for improving renal function. In order to help more dialysis patients get supply body’s energy, the following managements can be the choices. Any questions, you can email to us at kidneycured@gmail.com or leave a message below directly! And we will do our best to help you. Now, let’s look at the available suggestions.

1. Take appropriate amount of protein and salt.

When your kidneys fail to work, patients are usually asked to follow a restricted diet, for example to limit the intake of protein and sodium. But as long as you start dialysis, you should increase protein intake into 1.2 g/kg per day, because dialysis makes you lose protein from body. If you can not supplement enough protein, it is likely for you to feel weak. Besides. Sodium restriction does not mean you should avoid sodium, because sodium is also an important element that maintains the normal function of our body. When you have sodium deficiency, you will also feel weak

2. Do mild or gentle exercise regularly

Most dialysis indeed are suggested to have much rest. However, excessive rest will weaken immunity, making less energy. Actually, they also can still do some mild exercise to strengthen muscles, boost energy and enhance the overall quality of life. These exercises include walking, jogging, Tai Chi, Qigong and so on.

3. Improve renal function

Simply depending on dialysis fails to improving renal function is not enough to treat kidney failure. It is important to take the joint therapy like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy and Medicated Bath. It can help improve renal function by expanding blood vessels, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, degrading extracellular matrix and supplying necessary nutrition, etc.