End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment
January 24th, 2012 | 
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The two treatments for end-stage renal disease are dialysis and kidney transplantation.
There are two types of dialysis:
- Hemodialysis is usually performed in a dialysis center three times a week, in sessions of three to four hours. During treatment, blood is removed from the veins, is filtered to remove waste products and re-insert it in the body.
- Peritoneal dialysis is done at home but it takes more time and should be done daily. During peritoneal dialysis, a sterile fluid is injected into the abdomen and gradually waste products accumulate in the fluid is drained several hours later. This process must be repeated four to five times a day, but can be programmed to perform during the night.
Kidney transplants have helped patients with various forms of kidney disease avoid or discontinue dialysis. However, a successful kidney transplant does not mean a cure and should take drugs that suppress the immune system to prevent the body from rejecting the donated organ. In addition, good genetic compatibility between donor and recipient helps reduce the risk of rejection and contributes to long-term success of kidney donation. Most transplant candidates wait one to two years before qualifying for a kidney from an unrelated donor.
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