Hemodialysis generally lasts about 5 to 10 years or more. Certain patients with poor basal status and advanced age will probably die in about 5 years or even less. The specific time needs to be decided according to the severity of the disease and the individual’s physical condition and other comprehensive factors.
Hemodialysis is mainly for uremia, acute kidney injury patients, through the role of dialysis, can maintain the body’s acid-base balance and electrolyte balance, but also can be removed from the body of metabolic waste and excess water.
If the individual is in good physical condition, no underlying disease, non-senior age, and the condition is relatively mild, most of them can maintain about 10 years or even longer. Patients need to undergo hemodialysis three times a week for about four to four and a half hours, and the prognosis and quality of life can be improved with adequate dialysis.
However, if the individual is in poor health, has a lot of underlying diseases, is elderly and has a serious medical condition, the maintenance period may be shorter, probably around five years or even less.
Patients who need hemodialysis are advised to consult regular hospitals in time and standardize their treatment under the guidance of physicians.