DIALYSIS: When Do You Need It? - Dr. Gary Sy

Dialysis is needed when the kidneys lose about 85% to 90% of their function, dropping to an eGFR of 15% or less. Doctors typically recommend starting treatment if you experience severe uremia symptoms, such as persistent nausea, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath from fluid retention, or uncontrolled potassium levels. Dialysis is a treatment that takes over your kidney functions if those organs stop doing their job. If your kidney disease becomes very severe and crosses a point where there's not enough function to maintain your body, you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Gary S. Sy, M.D. Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine Integrative Health & Medicine Functional Medicine Practitioner Clinic details: The Life Extension Center for Health & Wellness 3rd Floor of Bell-Kenz Tower 127 Malakas Street Central Diliman, Quezon City (at the back of Philippine Heart Center). Contact numbers: (02) 8911-13-14 (02) 8400-42-05 Cellular phone # 0917-5777675 Consultation strictly by appointment only.    • The Life Extension Center for Health and W...   Please LIKE & FOLLOW Gabay sa Kalusugan - Dr. Gary Sy NEW Facebook Page:   / gskdrgarysy