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Can there be an alternative to dialysis?
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TRANSPLANTATION: Kidney transplantation is the only alternative. Most often, when one mode of dialysis does not work out for someone, they can switch to other modes of dialysis. 3 modes include- conventional incenter hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. You should speak to your nephrologist to discuss the options, including transplantation.
Answered 10/4/2015
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RRT options: There are five renal replacement therapy options i always discuss with patients who are about to start dialysis. 1. Blood dialysis a) in center (hd) b) home (hhd) 2. Peritoneal (ccpd or capd) (also done at home) 3. Renal transplantation 4. Comfort care. Not everyone decides to use this technology.
Answered 5/16/2014
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