How do members experience Hemodialysis?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acute renal failure 80 21
Chronic kidney disease 35 10
End stage renal disease (ESRD) 9 3
Kidney transplant 7 5
Polycystic kidney disease 4 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 14
Generalized weakness (asthenia) 4
Headaches 3
Nausea 3
Tiredness 3
Migraine headaches 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 30
Mild 19
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