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How often will I need dialysis?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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You will need dialysis treatment anywhere from a few times a week to several times daily, depending on the method prescribed. Conventional hemodialysis requires visits to a clinic three times a week. Daily hemodialysis means more frequent treatment sessions, about six a week, for shorter periods of time. If you opt for peritoneal dialysis, which is done at home, you will need to infuse and drain fluids anywhere from twice a day to several times a day, depending on the technique.

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