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Having “End-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease” may make many people feel that their lives are limited, especially regarding travel or tourism. However, in reality, patients who require dialysis can travel if proper planning is made and dialysis is not missed continuously.
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The Travel Dialysis service is another option that helps patients travel with confidence while receiving continuous medical care according to standards.
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<h2>Why dialysis patients “must not miss dialysis”</h2>
Patients undergoing hemodialysis need to receive dialysis regularly 2–3 times a week to control the levels of
<ul>
<li>electrolytes</li>
<li>waste products in the blood</li>
<li>body fluid volume</li>
</ul>
If dialysis is missed, it may cause both short-term and long-term effects.
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<h2>Short-term effects</h2>
<ol>
<li>High potassium levels cause irregular heartbeats and, if very high, can be life-threatening.</li>
<li>Low sodium levels and high BUN waste levels cause fatigue, drowsiness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.</li>
<li>Excess body fluid, especially in patients who no longer produce urine, causes swelling in the body and legs and shortness of breath from pulmonary edema if fluid volume is excessive.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Long-term effects</h2>
<ol>
<li>Inadequate dialysis leads to malnutrition, anemia, vascular calcification from calcium-phosphate imbalance, and osteoporosis from high parathyroid hormone levels.</li>
<li>Fluid overload causes difficult-to-control high blood pressure and easy fatigue due to constant excess fluid.</li>
<li>Increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases</li>
</ol>
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Therefore, patients who temporarily travel to Phyathai 2 Hospital for tourism or additional check-ups can come, as Phyathai 2 Hospital offers 2-3 dialysis sessions daily starting from 6 AM, open Monday to Saturday. Both conventional hemodialysis and high-efficiency online hemodiafiltration are available. Appointments can be made at least 1 week in advance.
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<h2>What is Travel Dialysis?</h2>
A new option for patients who want to live fully, Travel Dialysis is a dialysis service for patients traveling to other areas or temporarily touring, allowing them to receive dialysis at the destination hospital. This helps you
<ul>
<li>travel confidently</li>
<li>not miss necessary treatment</li>
<li>reduce the risk of missing dialysis</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Dialysis while traveling at Phyathai Hospital 2</h2>
Phyathai 2 Hospital is ready to provide Travel Dialysis services for both domestic and international patients with care standards by a specialized medical team. Service highlights include
<ul>
<li>Dialysis 2–3 times daily</li>
<li>Open Monday – Saturday</li>
<li>Supports both Conventional Hemodialysis and high-efficiency Online Hemodiafiltration (HDF)</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Preparation before dialysis (Travel Dialysis Checklist)</h2>
For safety and continuity of care, it is recommended to prepare documents at least 1 week before receiving the service.
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<h3>Documents to prepare</h3>
<ol>
<li>Summary of medical history of chronic diseases</li>
<li>Latest dialysis record (Hemodialysis Record), including post-dialysis weight, dialysate formula, body size, and medications used during dialysis</li>
<li>Medication list + allergy history</li>
<li>Latest blood test results (within 6 months), including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV</li>
<li>Insurance or health coverage documents</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Who is suitable for Travel Dialysis?</h2>
<ul>
<li>End-stage chronic kidney disease patients who regularly undergo dialysis</li>
<li>Those who need to travel for tourism / work / family visits</li>
<li>Patients from other provinces or countries who require temporary treatment</li>
</ul>
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Being a dialysis patient does not mean you have to stop living your life. With advance planning and choosing a well-prepared medical facility, Travel Dialysis at Phyathai Hospital 2 helps you “travel with confidence” with continuous, safe, and standard care.
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Dr. Methinee Sutthiwaikit
Nephrologist, Head of Dialysis Center
Phyathai 2 Hospital

Can dialysis patients travel? Learn about Travel Dialysis, an alternative for patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease that allows them to travel with confidence without interrupting dialysis, along with information on preparation and services at Phyathai 2 Hospital.

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