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Causes of Dialysis Treatment
This is the most common type of dialysis. It involves filtering your blood through a dialysis machine using a special filter called a dialyzer. The process removes waste, toxins, and excess fluids. It is usually performed 3 times a week and can be done in a clinic or at home with proper training.
This method uses the lining of your abdomen (peritoneum) as a natural filter. A cleansing fluid is introduced into the abdomen through a catheter, absorbs waste, and is then drained. It can be done at home, either manually (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis - CAPD) or with a machine at night (Automated Peritoneal Dialysis - APD).
Used mainly for critically ill patients in intensive care, CRRT is a slower and continuous form of dialysis that runs 24 hours a day. It helps maintain blood pressure stability and is suitable for patients who cannot tolerate traditional dialysis.
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Dialysis is a medical procedure that removes waste, toxins, and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally.
Dialysis is generally not painful, though some patients may experience discomfort during needle insertion or cramping due to fluid shifts.
Most patients on hemodialysis undergo treatment 3 times per week, while peritoneal dialysis may be done daily, depending on the prescription.
There are three main types: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
Yes, both peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis can be performed at home after proper training and under medical supervision.
Hemodialysis usually takes 3 to 5 hours per session, while peritoneal dialysis may take 30–40 minutes per exchange, depending on the type used.
A dialysis diet typically includes low sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and fluid intake, with adequate protein to maintain muscle mass.
Possible side effects include fatigue, low blood pressure, muscle cramps, nausea, and infections at the access site.
Dialysis is not a cure for kidney failure but a life-sustaining treatment that performs some functions of the kidneys.
Yes, dialysis can be safe for elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualized treatment plans.
Yes, travel is possible with proper planning. Dialysis centers worldwide accept visiting patients with prior arrangements.
The cost varies based on location, type of dialysis, and hospital or clinic. Contact 040 67000 070 for cost details.
Preparation includes following your doctor's dietary advice, managing fluid intake, and caring for your access site properly.
It is a site where blood is accessed for dialysis, such as a fistula, graft, or catheter, placed surgically for treatment.
Yes, children with kidney failure can receive dialysis, with treatment adjusted to their age and condition.
Stopping dialysis is possible only if kidney function improves or if a transplant is successful. Otherwise, it's a lifelong requirement.
Dialysis is a temporary or long-term solution, but a kidney transplant is often recommended as a more permanent treatment option.
Lifespan varies depending on age, health conditions, and adherence to treatment, with many patients living 5–10 years or more on dialysis.
Yes, many dialysis patients maintain jobs or attend school, with sessions scheduled around their routines.
Hemodialysis uses a machine and a dialyzer to clean the blood, while peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen and a special fluid to do so.
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