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Dialysis

Dialysis | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What happens right after the procedure?

Usually, repeated dialysis is needed for survival. Most people who need dialysis have kidneys that are permanently damaged.

Peritoneal dialysis may be done at home or in a healthcare facility. After each time the equipment is used, it must be carefully cleaned. It is important to follow instructions to prevent infection.

Hemodialysis usually requires a person to go to a dialysis center three times a week. People often feel tired, weak, and even confused after the first few sessions. Most of the time these sensations go away in a few weeks as the body adjusts.


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Dialysis: Home Care and Complications

Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/13/01









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