What causes headache after dialysis?
Patient: I am Kidney patient CRF since last two years. Presently undergoing dialysis twice a week. I am lady of age 47. My weight is 41 kg. BP remains below 140. It does not increase during interval of Dialysis.Urine output more than 1000ml per day and input is 1500ml. I feel hungry and take normal food. My question is whether I need to undergo dialysis twice a week or once a week. Because after dialysis I feel headache for next 12 hours. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.In CRF,maintainence of kidney function is,twice or thrice weekly dialysis.As your body weight is low,twice weekly dialysis is sufficient.Your blood routine,creatinine,electrolytes and B.P. should remain normal.After dialysis,headache is commonly due to anemia or electrolyte imbalance.Dehydration is another cause for headache.Maintain the intake-output chart.If you've any doubts,you may send the reports as a direct question.Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.