What To Expect When Living On Dialysis

Comfort During Treatment

Patients can expect a relatively normal and comfortable life between dialysis sessions. During sessions, patients may experience mild discomfort when the needle is inserted into their access point, but many do not. The treatment itself is typically painless, though some may find their blood pressure drops, which does have potential side effects. These side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, and cramps. The good news, however, is frequent dialysis helps make these issues disappear. Hospitals will typically make the rooms in which patients receive dialysis as comfortable as possible. Patients doing these treatments at home can also make their stations comfortable.