Does dialysis feel painful?

It is common to want to know if dialysis hurts or when the treatment will begin to help the chronic kidney disease patient feel better. Learn the answers to these questions and others asked by people before they begin dialysis. read more

Yes, dialysis is painful. They are putting two 15/16 gauge needles in a fistula in your arm, or other location, and cleaning your blood for 3–4 hours, 3 times a week, typically. read more

A answered. The dialysis treatment itself is painless, but you may have some discomfort when the needles are put into your fistula or graft. Most people do not experience other problems, although some people may have a drop in their blood pressure. read more