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Kidney Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

14. What is dialysis and how is it used to treat kidney failure?

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Dialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood. There are two major forms of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. (Answer continues on next page.)