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Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodwhen the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
Articles for Dialysis
How dialysis is performed
Read about what happens during the two main types of dialysis - haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Introduction
Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
Patient story: “I just like to get on with things so I don’t let my condition affect me more than it has to"
Paul Taylor developed partial kidney failure at the age of 11 and has needed dialysis since the age of 21. Paul has experienced both haemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Pros and cons of the two types of dialysis
Read about the pros and cons of the main types of dialysis to help you choose which treatment you would prefer to have.
Risks and side effects of dialysis
Read about the main side effects of dialysis, including fatigue, infections and weight changes.
