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- The key words you need in a dialysis centre abroad
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Language can be a worry in a centre abroad. In Tunisia and Morocco most staff speak French and Arabic; in Turkey, Turkish and often some English. This glossary helps with the essential words.
| English | Français | العربية | Türkçe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis | Dialyse | غسيل الكلى | Diyaliz |
| Kidney | Rein | الكلية | Böbrek |
| Session | Séance | جلسة | Seans |
| Fistula | Fistule | ناسور شرياني وريدي | Fistül |
| Catheter | Cathéter | قسطرة | Kateter |
| Dry weight | Poids sec | الوزن الجاف | Kuru ağırlık |
| Blood pressure | Tension artérielle | ضغط الدم | Tansiyon |
| Potassium | Potassium | البوتاسيوم | Potasyum |
| Phosphorus | Phosphore | الفوسفور | Fosfor |
| Cramp | Crampe | تشنج عضلي | Kramp |
| Dizziness | Vertige | دوخة | Baş dönmesi |
| Nephrologist | Néphrologue | طبيب أمراض الكلى | Nefrolog |
| Blood test | Prise de sang | تحليل الدم | Kan tahlili |
| Hepatitis | Hépatite | التهاب الكبد | Hepatit |
Useful sentences
- "I am on haemodialysis three times a week." / « Je suis hémodialysé trois fois par semaine. »
- "My dry weight is … kilos." / « Mon poids sec est de … kilos. »
- "I feel dizzy." / « J'ai des vertiges. »
- "Please do not use my fistula arm for blood pressure." / « Ne prenez pas la tension sur le bras de ma fistule, s'il vous plaît. »
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This article is general information and does not replace the advice of your nephrologist or renal team.