What is Hemodialysis?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Home Hemodialysis HHD
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute renal failure | 65 | 14 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 9 | 4 | |
| Kidney transplant | 4 | 5 | |
| Polycystic kidney disease | 3 | 2 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 22 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hemodialysis
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 14 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 4 | |
| Headaches | 3 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Tiredness | 3 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 |
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