Dialysis is a treatment that takes over some of the kidney’s functions when they can no longer work effectively. This resources gives an overview of dialysis and the types of dialysis avaiable.
This section explains more about haemodialysis, the most commonly used type of dialysis, where a machine filters your blood to remove waste and fluid.
This section explains more about peritoneal dialysis, a less commonly used type of dyalisis, where a special type of fluid is added into a space in your abdomen (tummy).
