HOME DIALYSIS THERAPIES OF SAN DIEGO

Dialysis is a treatment that replaces some of the work normally done by the kidneys. This includes balancing fluid, balancing electrolytes and removing waste products from your blood. Several dialysis treatment options are available for people with advanced chronic kidney failure, also called end stage renal disease (ESRD) or Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Peritoneal dialysis is a type of dialysis that uses your peritoneal membrane as a filter to clean your blood. The peritoneal membrane ... is a natural filter that surrounds your abdominal cavity. With this type of dialysis, sterile dialysis solution enters your abdominal cavity via a peritoneal catheter.There is more to living than simply not dying. Quality of life means everything. Home dialysis therapy allows people with advanced kidney disease to be independent and to eat and drink more of what they like. They provide comprehensive and compassionate care that will help you live life to the fullest. When provided with comprehensive treatment options education, 50% of new patients choose home dialysis. Quality-of-life surveys consistently support the advantages of home dialysis as compared to in-center hemodialysis.More