Published on July 12th, 2015 | by Michaelw
Treatment Options for Kidney Patients: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis part 2
How to choose between Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
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Since when you’ve have become a kidney patient, you might have considered “if I must actually do kidney dialysis, which kind of dialysis is ideal for me?”
Nephrologists and health practitioners usually refers to kidney disease dividing it in 5 different stages.
Only in the US, more than 500.000 patients are suffering from end stage chronic kidney disease and thus are requiring dialysis. A similar number of patients is suffering from CKD stage 4 (pre-dialysis).
The main Treatment Plans for patients
The main Treatment Plans meant for Kidney Patients needing dialysis are Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Why does one opt for Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis? Each type of dialysis has its own pros and cons.
How do Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis work?
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the lining from the abdomen cavity (peritoneal membrane) together with a liquid (dialysate) to take out waste materials and also other liquids out of the internal system.
In situation of Peritoneal Dialysis, a fluid containing sugar along with mineral will be forwarded to the stomach cavity and is going to be taken off as soon as the blood flow is definitely cleaned. Unfortunately, this technique won’t properly take the place of the actual failing renal system - Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis works on the man-made membrane layer in order to separate out waste products as well as get rid of additional liquid in the bloodstream.
Hemodialysis will likely be performed in dialysis facilities. Therapy must be done again about three days weekly and consequently this process will take around 3 to 4 hrs. Less often hemodialysis is carried out in the home.
Keep on reading: Part 3
About the Author
Michaelw Hi, my name is Michael and in this blog I'm gonna share the story of how I got off kidney dialysis for good. Getting off dialysis isn't easy at all, and that's why I'm trying to help people as much as I can.
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