Manual PD,fluid intake very slow

[opinionkiwi]

Fluid entry/intake is very slow. My draining speed is pretty fast/normal. However the fluid entry is really slow (it used to take 10 mins,it's taking 30-40 mins.. any idea what could be the cause

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

You need to talk to your PD nurse about this. The cause could be many things. She is the expert and should have the answer for you.

Best of luck!

[Darlenia]

Hi Opinionkiwi. I'm a caregiver to my husband who is also on peritoneal dialysis. Your fluid entry is way too long, my hubby's is 10 to 15 mins like what you experienced earlier. I suspect that your catheter has moved/migrated internally somewhat to an area which obstructs the intake of your solutions. I believe the fix is quite easy in these situations - your doctor can manually manipulate it to a better place and, in some cases, the catheter can even be stitched in place so it never moves away again. I'd have a little chat with your nephrologist. While I suspect this isn't serious, it's something my hubby would want to correct as soon as possible. Those dialysis sessions last too long as it is. Lol.

[RhenDutchess123]

Do you have fibrin build up and maybe need Heparin injected into your bag of solution to break it up ?.. Or could be positional or raise your bag higher

[opinionkiwi]

Super late reply but- turns out I had severe infection and there was LOT of fibrin buildup. I opted for removal of the catheter and now on hemodialysis.

Just answered in case someone has similar questions

[Hidden in reply to opinionkiwi]

Wow. Thanks for this update. This information is valuable to those of us newer to PD. I am glad everything turned out okay for you.