Blog posts tagged with 'nephrology appointment'

When the kidneys lose their ability to properly filter blood and remove waste, dialysis steps in as a life-sustaining therapy. Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), disrupts the body’s delicate balance of fluids and minerals. Dialysis plays a critical role in managing this condition, offering patients a way to maintain essential bodily functions. In this article, we’ll dive into what dialysis is, explore the two primary types, explain how it works, and highlight the benefits it offers.

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