What is Hemodialysis?
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Hemodialysis is a method for removing waste products such as creatinine and urea, as well as free water from the blood when the kidneys are in renal failure.
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How do members experience Hemodialysis?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute renal failure | 80 | 20 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 39 | 11 | |
| End stage renal disease (ESRD) | 13 | 4 | |
| Kidney transplant | 7 | 5 | |
| Polycystic kidney disease | 4 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 14 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 4 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Tiredness | 3 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 30 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
Bamse1989
evaluated on Mar 20, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
apozreaction
evaluated on Jun 04, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Moderate
- Side effects: None
idodialysis
evaluated on Feb 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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