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Thirst, relative hypernatremia, and excessive weight gain in maintenance peritoneal dialysis.
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Electrolyte DisorderDialysisMild Postdialysis HypernatremiaExcessive Weight GainDialysis TherapyMaintenance Peritoneal DialysisObesityRenal FunctionElectrolyte DisturbanceRelative HypernatremiaChronic Kidney DiseaseHealth SciencesHemodialysisSodium HomeostasisClinical NutritionDialysate SodiumRenal DiseaseConventional DialysatePhysiologyDiabetesMedicineNephrologyAnesthesiology
The conventional dialysate of 2.5 gm% dextrose, and 132 mEq/L sodium may result in mild postdialysis hypernatremia, thirst and excessive interdialytic weight gain. A reduction of dialysate sodium to 118--120 mEq/L is recommended.