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1. Peritoneal Dialysis

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   You will find information about peritoneal dialysis on this page, including answers to the following questions: What is peritoneal dialysis...

2. Kidney Failure Treatment Options - Comparison Chart

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   Hemodialysis Three treatments a week for about 4 hours. Dialysis center. Available in most communities; may require travel...

3. What If My Kidneys Fail?

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   of three treatment options: hemodialysis peritoneal dialysis kidney transplant End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is kidney failure that is treated...

4. Choosing a Treatment for Kidney Failure

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   What are the basics about hemodialysis? What are the basics about peritoneal dialysis? Does dialysis cure kidney failure? When do I have...

5. Kidney Disease in Children

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   to years. CKD may gradually lead to kidney failure. Kidney failure means a person will most likely need a kidney transplant or dialysis soon to stay...

6. Eating Right with Kidney Failure

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   will affect your eating plan. If you have a kidney transplant, you’ll have fewer limits to your diet. How can I learn what I should eat? All dialysis...

7. Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease

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   failure and are either on dialysis or had a kidney transplant.2 Who is more likely to have mineral and bone disorder? Mineral and bone disorder is more...

8. Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease

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   Some people with kidney failure may experience another type of amyloidosis, known as dialysis-related amyloidosis. This type can affect people receiving...

9. Glomerular Disease

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   is kidney failure that is treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant. Who is more likely to develop glomerular disease? Glomerular disease affects men...

10. Prepare for Kidney Replacement Therapy

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    Treatment options include conservative management (no dialysis), hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and kidney transplantation. Even...