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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: kitkatz on May 01, 2008, 09:23:00 PM

Title: Dialysis and Fevers
Post by: kitkatz on May 01, 2008, 09:23:00 PM

I have experienced short term fevers while on the dialysis machine, and fevers after dialysis.  Last time I had fevers it was the dialyzer fibers I was allergic to.  Last night and Monday night I experienced the same thing.  What now?

Title: Re: Dialysis and Fevers
Post by: stauffenberg on May 02, 2008, 07:38:16 AM

The dialysis process itself can stimulate activation of cytokines, which are proteins in the body playing an important role in the immune response.  Cytokines cause an inflammatory response in the body which can be perceived by the patient as an elevation of temperature.