what is hemodialysis and is its effect?
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Adverse effects Edit
Disadvantages Edit
Restricts independence, as people undergoing this procedure cannot travel around because of supplies' availability
Requires more supplies such as high water quality and electricity
Requires reliable technology like dialysis machines
The procedure is complicated and requires that care givers have more knowledge
Requires time to set up and clean dialysis machines, and expense with machines and associated staff[2]
Complications Edit
Fluid shifts Edit
Hemodialysis often involves fluid removal (through ultrafiltration), because most patients with renal failure pass little or no urine. Side effects caused by removing too much fluid and/or removing fluid too rapidly include low blood pressure, fatigue, chest pains, leg-cramps, nausea and headaches. These symptoms can occur during the treatment and can persist post treatment; they are sometimes collectively referred to as the dialysis hangover or dialysis washout. The severity of these symptoms is usually proportionate to the amount and speed of fluid removal. However, the impact of a given amount or rate of fluid removal can vary greatly from person to person and day to day. These side effects can be avoided and/or their severity lessened by limiting fluid intake between treatments or increasing the dose of dialysis e.g. dialyzing more often or longer per treatment than the standard three times a week, 3–4 hours per treatment schedule.