How do members experience Hemodialysis?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acute renal failure 80 20
Chronic kidney disease 39 11
End stage renal disease (ESRD) 13 4
Kidney transplant 7 5
Polycystic kidney disease 4 3

Common side effects

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

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 30
Mild 20
None 4

Member evaluations

scadamson1

evaluated on Apr 30, 2010

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

kmgeorge

evaluated on Feb 08, 2010

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