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What is a Dialysis?

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Dialysis is a treatment to remove excess fluids and waste products from the body when the kidneys stop working properly. There are two main techniques: haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. 

Both are equally effective, but they differ in how they work and where they are carried out. The decision between the two is made through a shared decision-making process involving the patient, their family, and the medical team. 

Dialysis is usually a long-term treatment, unless kidney function improves—which is rare—or the patient receives a kidney transplant. 

Dialysis explained in first person

Professionals and patients explain how you live with the disease
Dialysis explained in first person ...
Look at the positive side of it; it is the solution to a medical problem. It is difficult and annoying. But you have to look for ways of entertaining yourself during these periods.
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Anna Yuguero
Bárbara Romano Andrioni
Elena Cuadrado Payán
José Jesús Broseta Monzó
Manel Vera Rivera
Marta Quintela Martínez
María Teresa López Alonso
Montserrat Monereo Font
Ángeles Mayordomo Sanz

Published: 20 February 2018
Updated: 2 July 2025

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