Anxiety and Dialysis In patients with kidney disease

Dialysis is a life-changing event that can create an overwhelming amount of stress for a dialysis patient. Facing end stage renal disease (ESRD) can be scary enough, but many patients may also cope withfinancial and insurance issues, juggling dialysis schedules and work, unsupportive family members, concern of physical pain from dialysis and fear of death.
dialysis can cause many side effects like low blood pressure, muscle cramps, skin itching, sleeping problems. it is very important for patients with dialysis to have a good and positive attitude to dialysis. Only in this way, can they avoid anxiety. Chinese medicine can help patients stop dialysis by recovering kidney function effectively. and symptoms of kidney disease can be alleviated well.
Approximately 19 million American adults are affected by anxiety but only a fraction of them seek help or treatment. Anxiety disorders need to be evaluated by a physician who specializes in that area. Your healthcare team can help you locate resources to help diagnose and treat anxiety disorders. Yet if you feel generally anxious about receiving dialysis treatments, discuss this with your social worker, nurse and nephrologist. Once you’ve treated anxiety and overcome it, it may change your outlook on dialysis treatments.