People with uremia and kidney disease should not take a bath casually. Please pay attention to these six points!

For patients with uremia, taking a bath is not a simple and casual thing. You need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Bathing frequency

1. Not too frequent: Since the metabolic function of the skin of patients with uremia may be affected, taking a bath too frequently can easily damage the skin's barrier function, leading to dry skin and aggravated itching. Generally, 2 to 3 times a week is more appropriate.

2. Bath time

1. Control the duration: The bathing time should not be too long, 15 to 20 minutes is appropriate. Taking a bath for a long time will cause the body to consume too much energy, and the bathroom space is relatively closed and the air is not ventilated, which can easily cause patients to suffer from hypoxia, dizziness and other discomfort symptoms.

3. Water temperature selection

1. Moderate water temperature: The water temperature should be kept between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius. Too high water temperature will dilate the blood vessels in the skin, causing a drop in blood pressure, and causing symptoms such as dizziness and palpitations; too low water temperature can easily induce diseases such as colds, increasing the burden on the patient's body.

4. Skin care

1. Avoid rubbing too hard: The skin of patients with uremia is relatively fragile. Rubbing too hard may damage the skin and cause infection. When taking a bath, just wipe the body gently with a soft towel.

2. Moisturizing is important: Apply moisturizing skin care products immediately after taking a bath to relieve dry and itchy skin symptoms. It is best to choose non-irritating and fragrance-free skin care products.

5. Protect the fistula or catheter

1. For patients with arteriovenous fistula: be careful to avoid pressure and collision on the limbs on the fistula side. Do not wear jewelry or other items on the limbs on the fistula side when bathing to prevent scratching the fistula.

2. Patients with dialysis catheters: The catheters must be properly fixed to prevent them from falling off or shifting. Showering is recommended, and waterproof films should be used to protect the catheter interface to avoid infection caused by water.

6. Safety protection

1. Anti-slip measures: The bathroom floor should be kept dry and an anti-slip mat can be laid to prevent patients from slipping and getting injured while bathing.

2. Have someone accompany you: It is best for patients with weak constitution or limited mobility to have family members accompany them when bathing so that they can get timely help in case of accidents.

Patients with uremia and kidney disease can follow these bathing precautions to keep their bodies clean and ensure their own safety and health.