What to do when an elderly person has a UTI

Elderly people with uremia can take general treatment, drug treatment, renal replacement therapy, surgical treatment and so on, and they should choose the appropriate treatment method according to their condition. 1. General treatment: Usually, the intake of protein, salt, potassium and phosphorus should be restricted, which can help to reduce the symptoms and slow down the development of the disease. 2. Drug treatment: patients need to use diuretics such as furosemide, which can reduce the burden on the heart and lungs; when there is hyperparathyroidism, hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia, drugs to regulate the balance of calcium and phosphorus can be applied, such as calcium carbonate, calcium acetate, etc.; controlling the blood pressure can slow down the rate of decline of renal function. Suitable drugs should be chosen according to the patient’s condition to avoid abusing drugs privately. 3. Renal replacement therapy: If hemodialysis is performed, an autologous arteriovenous fistula should be established first. Autologous arteriovenous fistula usually takes 8 to 12 weeks to mature. If peritoneal dialysis is chosen, a peritoneal dialysis catheter needs to be inserted beforehand, waiting for the wound to heal while the patient is trained to operate it. 4. Surgical treatment: patients with conditions can undergo kidney transplantation, the disadvantages are high cost, difficult to match the kidney source, and possible rejection after surgery. Elderly people with uremia should actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, in order to improve the therapeutic effect and prolong the survival time.