How to relieve Muscle Cramping for kidney failure patients in dialysis?

Muscle Cramping is one of the most common symptoms of dialysis patients. This symptoms bothered the life of the patients very much. So the patients want to know the cause and treatment of muscle cramping in dialysis patients.
The cause of muscle cramping in kidney failure patients

Muscle cramping of the hands, feet, and legs is fairly common on hemodialysis. The cause of muscle cramping is unknown. However, three conditions that seem to increase cramping are: 1) hypotension; 2) the patient being below dry weight; and 3) use of low sodium dialysis solution.

Muscle cramps are more commonly associated with low blood pressure. However, some cramping continues even after a normal blood pressure is obtained. In fact, muscle cramping can occur even without a fall in blood pressure. Muscle cramps also can occur when you are below your dry weight. The severe muscle cramping experienced near the end of the dialysis treatment and persisting for a time after dialysis often is due to dehydration.

How to deal with muscle cramping for dialysis patients?

To avoid cramping, be sure to stick to your fluid and sodium restrictions every day. Maintaining a balance between your dry weight and fluid gains and avoiding foods that make you thirsty and give rise to higher fluid intake are your best defense against muscle cramping.
Also try a program of gentle stretching and toning exercises targeted at the muscles which may tend to cramp during dialysis. Before starting any exercise program, consult with your doctor.
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