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Kidney Dialysis |
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Kidney Dialysis is a procedure replacing some of the normal kidney functions and is performed when kidneys can no longer function to maintain life. To stay alive, more than 100,000 people undergo Dialysis in order to stay alive in the United States. When an individual experiences kidney failure, Kidney Dialysis treatment is usually necesarry. This procedure removes toxic waste from the blood when kidneys are not able to and is performed using different methods. Some of the kidney dialysis methods are: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. The procedure may take several hours to finish. Some of the risks of Dialysis are infection, hypertension, cramps, vomiting, bleeding, arrhythmia and electrolyte imbalance. If you experience fever or any sign of infection, contact your doctor immediately.
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Medical Procedures > K
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| Related Searches |
center kidney dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, dialysis finder |
| Date Submitted |
26-Jul-2005
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