Is most often done by trained health professionals who can watch for any problems.
Can be used even if you have abdominal problems, such as a hernia or active inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Allows you to be in contact with other people having dialysis, which may help provide emotional support.
CONS
Usually needs to be done at a hospital or dialysis center on a fairly set schedule. It usually is done 3 days a week and takes 3 to 5 hours a day.
Causes you to feel tired on the day of the treatments.
Can cause problems, including low blood pressure and blood clots in the dialysis access.
Increases your risk of bloodstream infections.
Patients undergoing HD have to follow a strict dietary regulation
Peritoneal Dialysis
PROS
Gives you more freedom. It can be done at home or in any clean place. You may be able to do it while you sleep. You can do it by yourself.
Does not require as many food and fluid restrictions as hemodialysis, and it does not use needles.
Does not require the use of blood thinners so it may be a better choice if you have bleeding problems or take medicines that interfere with blood clotting.
CONS
Must be done every day of the week
May be hard to manage because of the technical aspects of the procedure.
Increases your risk for an infection of the lining of the belly called peritonitis.