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(also known as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis)
In medicine, dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy which is used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Dialysis | 180 |
96% |
| Polycystic Kidney Disea... | 23 |
96% |
| Renal Cell Carcinoma (K... | 8 |
88% |
| Organ Transplants | 5 |
100% |
| Alport Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 95% (222
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Dialysis Reviews
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I'm having a little trouble with dialysis. I'm having a hard time getting all the protein that I need. Also, you have to drink a lot of liquid for it to work well, and I don't always manage it. I also cramp when I drain. I've tried the cycler at night, but if I don't get enough to drink, I wake up cramping. I've given up on the night-times and will stick to manuals in the daytime.
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Father Retired, On Dialysis 03/29/07 caused by hypertension.
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Oh pd..it's good I have freedom but very low bp(70/53).But way better than hemo.
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Started with Hemodialysis, but then switched to PD after unsuccessful surgeries to make a fistula. I have been on PD for over a year now.
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didn't notice any difference in my body.
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I do incenter on Mon., Wed., and Fri., Three hours each session.
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I was on PD for 2 years and then changed to hemo. Find hemo alot better. I like having days off and having my bedroom as a bedroom, rather than a hospital!
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Treatment seems to be going well.
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It works fine for me. No issues.
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It works fine for me. No issues.
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Peritoneal Dialysis
Generally the use of peritoneal dialysis is done in conjunction with ascites ONLY when the patient is in end stage renal failure. Which as we know is... [More] -
Peritoneal Dialysis
Found this....... PERITONEAL DIALYSIS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS AND ASCITES: PRACTIC... [More] -
Peritoneal Dialysis
I'm heading out the door but, I wanted to suggest that you so a search of 'Peritoneal Dialysis in Cirrhotic Patients with Ascites.' I came across many... [More] -
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hey, It looks like it is just for dialysis, not for draining of ascites fluid. This is from wikipedia, there is no mention of ascites of liver pro... [More] -
Peritoneal Dialysis
Has anyone ever heard of or had a drain put in (peritoneal dialysis) to deal with ascites? [More]
