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Peritoneal dialysis is a type of Kidney Dialysis Treatment which removes waste products from the blood when kidneys can't adequately do the job any longer. This procedure filters the blood in a different way than does the more common blood-filtering procedure called hemodialysis. Peritoneal dialysis involves surgery to implant a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter into your abdomen. The catheter helps filter your blood through the peritoneum, a membrane in your abdomen. During treatment, a special fluid called dialysate flows into the peritoneum. The dialysate absorbs waste. Once the dialysate draws waste out of the bloodstream, it’s drained from your abdomen. This process takes a few hours and needs to be repeated 4 to 6 times per day. However, the exchange of fluids can be performed while you’re sleeping or awake. There are numerous different types of Peritoneal Dialysis. The main ones are: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) Intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD) Why is Kidney Dialysis Done? Dialysis will be required if your kidneys are no longer functioning properly. Long-term conditions such as: Kidney damage generally worsens over time. Dr Satarupa Deb is Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Specialist Doctor in South Mumbai. Contact Now, For All Kidney Dialysis Treatment.

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