Dialysis (Artificial Kidneys)
Dialysis is a procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do it on their own. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter the blood, while peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen to filter the blood.
Here are some questions and answers about dialysis:
- What is dialysis?
- What are the different types of dialysis?
- How is dialysis performed?
- What are the risks of dialysis?
- What are the benefits of dialysis?
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