Postdialysis Fatigue: A Frequent and Debilitating Symptom

Semin Dial. 2016 May;29(3):222-7. doi: 10.1111/sdi.12468. Epub 2016 Jan 25.

Abstract

Postdialysis fatigue (PDF) is a frequent and debilitating symptom of patients on chronic hemodialysis that affects their daily living and quality of life. Little is known about the mechanisms underlying this symptom and its severity. Only a few studies have investigated therapeutic interventions and with conflicting results. Given the major impact of PDF on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients, a larger effort is warranted to better understand, prevent, and treat PDF.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fatigue / etiology*
  • Fatigue / therapy
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*