- Find
Does Dialysis Work In Chronic Renal Disorder?
Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so.
Alternative Names
Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy
How the test is performed
Dialysis can be performed using several different methods.
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
Peritoneal dialysis filters waste using the peritoneal membrane inside the abdomen. The abdomen is filled with special solutions that...
Read moreMore information on "Does Dialysis Work In Chronic Renal Disorder?"
From Our Experts
Chronic Hives: A Dreadful Disorder That Remains Difficult to...
Each year I see hundreds of new patients with complaints of hives and swelling. Hives are intensely itchy skin rashes that resemble welts... Read more »
Prevent Chronic Pain Conditions From Being Classified as Psychiatric...
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is proposing an addition to their DSM codes that could potentially allow patients with... Read more »
Understanding Renal Hypertension: A Detailed Overview
Hypertension is a common issue among many individuals. Basically, it is high blood pressure and can be controlled with medication and... Read more »
From Our Sources
Chronic renal failure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the... Read more »
End-stage Renal Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is that stage of kidney impairment which is irreversible, cannot be controlled by conservative management alone, and... Read more »
Kidney Dialysis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dialysis is a procedure that replaces some of the kidney's normal functions and is performed when a person's own kidneys can no longer function... Read more »
Atheroembolic renal disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Renal disease - atheroembolic; Cholesterol embolization syndrome; Atheroemboli - renal; Atherosclerotic disease - renalTreatmentThere is no treatment... Read more »
Dialysis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to remove these substances. ... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
