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Dialysis

Dialysis is a medical treatment that is used to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so. This procedure involves passing the patient's blood through a special filter called a dialyzer, which removes the waste products and excess fluid. Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for people with kidney failure, as it helps maintain the proper balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis, which uses an artificial kidney machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which involves using the patient's own peritoneal membrane to filter the blood. Although dialysis is not a cure for kidney failure, it can help improve the patient's quality of life and increase their life expectancy.