Q. What is dialysis?
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Dialysis is the process of removing waste products and excess water from the blood. It is used to treat people with severe kidney failure.
There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter the blood. Peritoneal dialysis uses a special solution called dialysate that is put into the abdomen (belly) through a catheter. The solution flows around the intestine, where it takes up waste products and excess water.
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