Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Nephrologist

Why is kidney dialysis so risky?

My 67 year old aunt needs kidney dialysis. Why is kidney dialysis so risky?

1 Answer

Blood pressure changes and infections from dialysis catheters. But if she needs dialysis, it will help her live longer than without dialysis. She should also ask her kidney doctor to refer her for a kidney transplant after she starts dialysis.