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Because they get tired. They are well aware of the health risks involved. But after awhile those risks don't seem as important as they once did. It's not that they WANT to get sick and they certainly don't WANT to die. But they have come to realize that dying is impossible to escape and spending 3 - 4 days a week sitting in some Dr's office, while your blood is cleansed, is not "living" to some people.
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∙ 13y agoIt is definitely not recommended, but people have done so and survived
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What treatment is used for people who have kidneys that no longer can filter waste from the blood?
Dialysis is.
What is the best treatment for a Tumor?
dialysis
What is the treatment that provides ongoing dialysis to patients that are out and about?
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) - the process of dialysis is done while the patient goes about his/her normal daily activities.Outpatient dialysis.
Is it ok to skip a period?
never skip skool
Why do people get dialysis treatment?
because acute kidney failure
The dialysis membranes used in the treatment of kidney disease do not allow plasma protein molecules to pass?
The dialysis membranes used in the treatment of kidney disease do not allow plasma proteins to pass the dialyzing fluid. During kidney dialysis, the constituents of the patients blood pass through the dialysis membrane with the exception of plasma proteins.
What is the machine used for kidney treatment called?
The machine used for kidney treatment is called as Dialysis Machine.
What happens when you miss a dialysis treatment?
you will die so i would suggest you do it!
Is it ok once a week dialysis?
if you dont have kidneys yes, dialysis does exactly what a normal functioning kidney would do the better answer would be if a doctor recommended it for you
What can causes cramps and flu-like symptoms during dialysis treatment?
can be caused by a number of factors, including the type of dialysate used, composition of the dialyzer membrane, water quality in the dialysis unit, and the ultrafiltration rate of the treatment
What is peritoneal dialysis in the treatment of kidney diseases?
Peritoneal dialysis in the treatment of kidney disease is the infusion of the abdomen with a special fluid. After some time the fluid is removed and refreshed by a fresh fluid. Thus the body can get rid of waste products.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing dialysis?
Many of the risks and side effects associated with dialysis are a combined result of both the treatment and the poor physical condition of the ESRD patient. Dialysis patients should always report side effects
