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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? 1 Get …
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… and peritoneal dialysis (say "pair-uh-tuh-NEE-uhl dy-AL-uh-sus"). Most people … care can help you have the highest quality of life possible. This may be done … and peritoneal dialysis (say "pair-uh-tuh-NEE-uhl dy-AL-uh-sus"). Most people …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Treatment Overview Peritoneal dialysis uses a membrane inside your body ( peritoneal membrane ) as a filter. It clears …
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… Related Information Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Credits Current as of: March 1, … Related Information Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Credits Current as of: March 1, …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means … and over-the counter medicines and natural health products you take. Talk with your … Whether kidney disease happened suddenly (acute) or has been happening over a long time …
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… waste and extra fluid from the body. Hemodialysis is a process that uses a man-made … Get rid of extra fluid from the body. Hemodialysis for acute kidney injury may be done … your body. There are different types of hemodialysis. It can be done in a hospital or …
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… Any type of dialysis access has some risk of failure. So it's important to always protect … the access, or listen with a stethoscope. You should be able to hear a regular whooshing … How is vascular access failure treated? When a vascular access fails, your doctor …
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… physical functioning, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life. There is a … (i.e., lifting weights) exercise maximizes health benefits. Physical activity and dialysis …
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… What decisions do you need to make about care at the end of life? You will face many … of life. To be prepared: Decide what kind of health care you want or don't want. For … in each unit. Residents usually meet in a dining room for meals. Housekeeping and …
