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dialysis

dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that helps filter waste products from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly. the two main types of dialysis are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

  • hemodialysis uses a man-made membrane (dialyzer) to filter wastes and remove extra fluid from the blood. it is usually done in a hospital or outpatient dialysis centre 3 times a week. some types of hemodialysis are done at home.
  • peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal membrane) and a solution (dialysate) to remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. treatment can be done at home over several sessions each day or for several hours at night.

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