Can iodine be used to treat uremia?
Uremia is the terminal stage of chronic renal failure. Patients will suffer from electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance, and symptoms of the digestive tract, heart, lungs, and other systems. It can be treated through hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation.
1. Hemodialysis: For patients with uremia, hemodialysis can be used to remove metabolic waste and water from the patient's body, restoring the blood creatinine level to normal, thereby extending the patient's life expectancy;
2. Peritoneal dialysis: If the patient has a small amount of urine, peritoneal dialysis can be chosen. Dialysis fluid is placed in the abdominal cavity to remove excess water and metabolic waste from the body through the dialysis fluid, which can achieve the purpose of alleviating uremia;
3. Kidney transplantation: If the uremia patient has progressed to the uremia stage, kidney transplantation can be chosen for treatment. After kidney transplantation, patients can use anti-rejection drugs such as mycophenolate mofetil under the guidance of a doctor to improve their quality of life;
4. Other treatments: Uremia patients can also temporarily replace kidney function through puncture fistula or kidney removal to improve their quality of life. Patients with uremia should avoid excessive salt intake, avoid overwork and staying up late, quit smoking and alcohol. The diet should be light, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and eating foods rich in quality protein, such as fish, eggs, and lean meat. When physical conditions permit, proper exercise can be done, such as jogging and playing Tai Chi.
