| Theme | The Choice of Blood Purification for the Patients with Renal Failure | |
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| Title | Motor disturbance in uremic patients | |
| Publish Date | 2000/01 | |
| Author | Chikao Yasunaga | The Kidney Center, Saiseikai Yahata Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Motor disturbances in uremic patients are usually caused by dialysis related amyloidosis and secondary hyperparathyroidism and sometimes by rheumatoid arthritis or cerebrovascular diseases. To prevent the occurrence and progression of dialysis related amyloidosis, the elimination of beta2-microglobulin is critical in dialysis treatment. CAPD may be useful suppressing dialysis related amyloidosis and secondary hyperparathyroidism. In addition, CAPD is beneficial in controling intracranial pressure and cerebral edema in cerebrovascular events. Dialysis therapy is only auxiliary for motor disturbance and we should consider surgical treatment in cases where it is ineffective. | |