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Sweating treatment for chronic renal failure

J W Lacher, R W Schrier

    Nephron
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Induced sweating effectively reduced blood urea levels in uremic patients, with two experiencing symptom improvement. This suggests sweating is a viable complementary therapy for managing uremia and fluid overload.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Physiology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Uremia is a complex condition resulting from kidney failure.
    • Current treatments for uremia have limitations and associated complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of induced sweating in removing urea from the body.
    • To assess the potential of sweating as an adjunctive therapy for uremia.

    Main Methods:

    • Three patients with uremia underwent induced sweating in a bathtub for 3 hours daily.
    • Blood urea concentrations were monitored before and after sweating sessions.
    • Urea clearance and sweat composition (volume, sodium) were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Blood urea concentrations decreased significantly in all three patients.
    • Two patients reported an improvement in uremic symptoms.
    • Urea clearance rates were measured, and sweat volumes averaged 566-813 ml/h with notable sodium loss.

    Conclusions:

    • Induced sweating can remove clinically significant amounts of urea, water, and salt.
    • Sweating shows promise as a supportive treatment for uremia, particularly for patients awaiting dialysis or managing fluid overload.

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