A 37-year-old member asked:
why would i do daily home hemodialysis?
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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
39 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Easier on body: More frequent daily treatments make need to remove fluids less per treatment.
Answered on Feb 19, 2013
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Dr. Linda Gromko commented
47 years experience Family Medicine
Daily treatments more closely approximate the work of the kidneys. Remember that healthy kidneys work 24/7 - not just three sessions per week! You will have far more flexibility in scheduling, greater freedom in eating, and more time to spend with people you care about. Plus, nobody cares about the quality of your dialysis, infection control, or the care of your access (e.g., fistula) like you do! LGromkoMD
Feb 19, 2013
Dr. Ralph Layman answered
19 years experience Transplant Surgery
Stability: Most patient i treat that do daily home hemo have more physical stability, less complications and a better quality of life. It is rather labor intensive though but if you have the ability to do it i recommend it.
Answered on May 5, 2014
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Dr. Raj Singh answered
10 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Daily dialysis at home is much more gentle and most patients notice improvement in their energy level and over all health. Most patients doing dialysi ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tarek Naguib answered
39 years experience Nephrology and Dialysis
Yes: You hope your medications for BP and possibly phosphate binders will be needed less.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
22 years experience Family Medicine
No: Well, i assume you are talking about diabetics with impaired renal function, but just to make sure we're on the same page, a diabetic must have signif ... Read More
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Raj Singh answered
10 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Daily home dialysis is better tolerated by most patients compared to in center dialysis as small amount of fluid and toxins are removed with each sess ... Read More
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