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Kidney Dialysis

Kidney dialysis is a medical treatment that performs the essential functions of healthy kidneys for individuals whose kidneys are not working properly. It removes waste products, extra fluid, and toxins from the blood, which the kidneys would normally filter. There are two main types: hemodialysis, which uses a machine to filter blood outside the body, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the lining of the abdomen to filter blood inside the body. This treatment helps manage kidney failure and maintain overall health, but it usually needs to be done regularly, often three times a week.