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 5 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

Side effects as an overall problem
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

dtyler

evaluated on Jun 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for kidney failure: Major
  • Side effects: Mild