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Homeostatic Imbalance
Regina Gilman
A&P II
May 6, 2015
To function properly the body has systems to maintain homeostasis, the maintenance of a steady internal state, despite changes in external or internal conditions. Homeostasis is maintained through negative feedback and positive feedback systems. Homeostasis enables body systems of a human being to function as expected because of proper temperature regulation. When someone has to be placed on dialysis their body goes through a process that waste products are excreted from our bodies artificially by a process called diffusion. This process of removal of waste products in a healthy person is facilitated by kidneys. People that is diagnosed with kidney failure experiences problems with waste removal this is where dialysis comes into place. People with renal failure and are in the process of dialysis have been known to have several homeostatic imbalances. One of the major effects is electrolyte imbalance and this usually lead to different types of conditions. One of these condition known as hyperkalemia may occur if calcium levels exceed the amount that can be excreted. Another condition that may arise in the course of dialysis is arrhythmias (Elsevier,2013). This can lead to electrolyte imbalance and changes in homeostasis of acid and base. Other issues that can arise related to increased removal of fluid volumes include low blood pressure, cramping as well as muscle spasms. During dialysis, there is a high posibility of damage to the normal net filtration pressure due to increased membrane permeability and this as well leads to homeostatic imbalance.
Dialysis causes biochemical and toxic effects as a result of hemolysis and this may destroy red blood cells. Other homeostatic imbalances include thrombosis, dehydration, and hypertension. Since most of our body systems functions
Regina Gilman
A&P II
May 6, 2015
To function properly the body has systems to maintain homeostasis, the maintenance of a steady internal state, despite changes in external or internal conditions. Homeostasis is maintained through negative feedback and positive feedback systems. Homeostasis enables body systems of a human being to function as expected because of proper temperature regulation. When someone has to be placed on dialysis their body goes through a process that waste products are excreted from our bodies artificially by a process called diffusion. This process of removal of waste products in a healthy person is facilitated by kidneys. People that is diagnosed with kidney failure experiences problems with waste removal this is where dialysis comes into place. People with renal failure and are in the process of dialysis have been known to have several homeostatic imbalances. One of the major effects is electrolyte imbalance and this usually lead to different types of conditions. One of these condition known as hyperkalemia may occur if calcium levels exceed the amount that can be excreted. Another condition that may arise in the course of dialysis is arrhythmias (Elsevier,2013). This can lead to electrolyte imbalance and changes in homeostasis of acid and base. Other issues that can arise related to increased removal of fluid volumes include low blood pressure, cramping as well as muscle spasms. During dialysis, there is a high posibility of damage to the normal net filtration pressure due to increased membrane permeability and this as well leads to homeostatic imbalance.
Dialysis causes biochemical and toxic effects as a result of hemolysis and this may destroy red blood cells. Other homeostatic imbalances include thrombosis, dehydration, and hypertension. Since most of our body systems functions
References: Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing; Linton 5th edition Essentials of Human Diseases and Condition; Elsevier 5th editon Anemia: Complications. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/basics/complications/con-20026209