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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for dialysis
  1. Dialysis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... kidney transplant, you will need a treatment called dialysis. There are two main types of dialysis. Both types filter your blood to rid your ... clinic for treatments several times a week. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen, called the ...
  2. Peritoneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inflammation of the peritoneum Cancer Complications from peritoneal dialysis Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab ...
  3. Kidney Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... work they normally do. The treatment options are dialysis or a kidney transplant. Each treatment has benefits ...
  4. Kidney Cysts (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... lifestyle changes, and if there is kidney failure, dialysis or kidney transplants. Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) ... chronic kidney disease, especially if they are on dialysis. Unlike PKD, the kidneys are normal sized, and ...
  5. Advance Directives (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... want to include instructions on: The use of dialysis and breathing machines If you want to be ...
  6. Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service (National Library of Medicine)  
    We all want high-quality health care, but it's hard to know how to choose. There are many things to consider, including: What your insurance covers Whether ...
  7. Chronic Kidney Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplantation. You can take steps ...
  8. Critical Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... body or to drain fluids from the body Dialysis machines ("artificial kidneys") for people with kidney failure ...
  9. Diabetic Kidney Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... United States. People with kidney failure need either dialysis or a kidney transplant. You can slow down ...
  10. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your body. In severe cases, you may need dialysis to filter out the electrolyte.
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