Feature
- Low blood pressure. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is one of the most common side effects of haemodialysis. ...
- Sepsis. People receiving haemodialysis are at increased risk of developing sepsis (blood poisoning). ...
- Muscle cramps. ...
- Itchy skin. ...
- Other side effects.
Description
In hemodialysis, a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately. Hemodialysis (he-moe-die-AL-uh-sis) is one way to treat advanced kidney failure and can help you carry on an active life despite failing kidneys.