Options For Treating Azotemia

Azotemia is a condition in which the blood contains a surplus of nitrogen-rich waste. This is usually the result of some problem with the kidneys or urine. It's fairly common, and over one percent of hospital admissions in the United States are due, in part, to azotemia. In 2017, over 36.5 million individuals were admitted to the hospital, which means over 365,000 suffered from some form of azotemia. There are quite a few different ways doctors treat the condition. Treatment largely depends on the cause, which could be any number of things, and also the type of azotemia (there are three). In some cases, treatment can include a combination of methods. Get to know treatment options for azotemia now.

Dialysis

Individuals with intrarenal azotemia may require dialysis. Intrarenal azotemia is when a direct malfunction of the kidney causes the azotemia. It could be due to infection, vascular disease, or medicine.

Dialysis, the separation of particles from a liquid, is usually a treatment done for late-stage azotemia and is usually only done temporarily. It involves draining all the blood from the body and filtering it through a machine, which cleans the toxins from the blood and returns it to the body through a second line. It can be very time consuming, requiring multiple treatments per week with each treatment lasting several hours.

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