What Is Dialysis
Health Encyclopedia: Peritonitis Dialysis Associated
Dialysis-associated peritonitis is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), which occurs in those who receive
Alternative Names
Dialysis-associated peritonitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dialysis-associated peritonitis may be caused the introduction of bacteria into the area during the
Approximately one infec...
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End stage renal disease - diet; Hemodialysis - diet; Peritoneal dialysis - diet Food Sources The dialysis diet controls the intake of fluid, protein, sodium,... Read more »Kidney diet: dialysis patients
... This article describes the diet necessary in patients with end-stage kidney disease on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The diet is usually high in protein and low-sodium,... Read more »Images
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