Clinical Guide
Understanding Dry Weight & Fluid Management on Dialysis
Published by Orgabill patient information · 5 min read
Why daily dry weight tracking is critical for preventing hypertension and cardiac strain between sessions.
Dry weight is your baseline weight without the excess fluid that builds up between dialysis sessions. Maintaining an accurate dry weight helps your care team prescribe the right ultrafiltration targets during every session.
Key recommendations: weigh yourself every morning on the same scale, keep an interdialytic weight gain log under 1.5 to 2.0 kg, and notify your dialysis nurse immediately if you experience dizziness, muscle cramping, or shortness of breath.