What is Peritoneal Dialysis?
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney failure. The process uses the patient's peritoneum in the abdomen as a membrane across which fluids and dissolved substances (electrolytes, urea, glucose, albumin and other small molecules) are exchanged from the blood.
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How do members experience Peritoneal Dialysis?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic kidney disease | 20 | 5 | |
| Support kidney health | 7 | 1 | |
| Kidney transplant | 6 | 1 | |
| End stage renal disease (ESRD) | 4 | 0 | |
| Acute renal failure | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Hypotension | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
renalpenguin
evaluated on Jun 21, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
YellowIsJoy
evaluated on Jun 12, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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dtyler
evaluated on Jun 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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