The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin tubes of muscle called ureters, one on each side of the bladder. The bladder stores urine. The muscles of the bladder wall remain relaxed while the bladder fills with urine. As the bladder fills to capacity, signals sent to the brain tell a person to find a toilet soon. When the bladder empties, urine flows out of the body through a tube called the urethra, located at the bottom of the bladder. In men the urethra is long, while in women it is short.
There is a common misconception among patients with kidney failure that exercise is not possible for them. But in reality, exercise for patients on dialysis can have huge benefits, including increased energy and feeling better both physically and emotionally. Our speaker, Dr. Ken Wilund, is a successful researcher with more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and an expert in the exercise science field.
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Topics & Points To Cover
What to expect once you start dialysis
Will take time to feel better (won't happen after first treatment)
Medications may change
Basic diet changes for dialysis
More protein is needed due to protein losses during dialysis
Maintain low sodium and phosphorus
May need potassium and fluid restrictions with hemodialysis
Dietitian is part of dialysis team
Financial concerns
Employment and rehabilitation
Cost of treatments
Cost of medications
Transportation
Social worker is part of dialysis team
If self - employed
Quality of life
Sexual function
Transplantation
Waiting for transplant
If transplant fails
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