Sweating removes toxins from the body and phosphorus, which is a problem with dialysis, this seems like a good way to remove waste and help with dialysis.
2006-08-11 07:45:14 · 4 answers · asked by Kara H 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Interesting question, but no I can not see this helping. The problem is that when you sweat you lose water and electrolytes mainly, both of which are needed for proper kidney function.
Is it true that you can sweat out some toxins as well?, sure in tiny amounts, but not nearly enough to replace or even efffect how frequently you will need dialysis. In fact staying in the sauna will most likely aggrevate the situation by dehydrating you and worsening the renal function.
Only dialysis (or a properly functioning kidney) can filter the blood of ammonia, excess potassium, excess sodium, excess hydrogen, and everything else that a dialysis machine was made for.
Good Luck,
2006-08-11 10:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually there have been a couple of studies on it and the test subjects showed improvement in labs after 6 months. Basically it is not a replacement for dialysis but it can assist - and make you feel better.
The article I found said taking a 30 minute bath per day was just as effective as doing a sauna. Let me see if I can find a link.
2014-04-27 04:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a medical record supporting the use of sauna to complement dialysis treatments:
http://www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7757
Hope it helps, and of course, most medical doctors wouldn't agree or know anything about this, but it's pure common sense.
2014-05-30 17:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-21 15:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋