What are the 2 main types of dialysis?

There are two kinds of dialysis. In hemodialysis, blood is pumped out of your body to an artificial kidney machine, and returned to your body by tubes that connect you to the machine. In peritoneal dialysis, the inside lining of your own belly acts as a natural filter.

What is the difference between the two types of dialysis?

Hemodialysis is ongoing dialysis (3 to 5 times a week) that cleans your blood, usually in a dialysis center. The hemodialysis access is in your arm. Peritoneal dialysis is ongoing dialysis (daily) that collects waste from the blood by washing the empty space in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity).

What are the types of dialysis primary and secondary?

There are three primary and two secondary types of dialysis: hemodialysis (primary), peritoneal dialysis (primary), hemofiltration (primary), hemodiafiltration (secondary), and intestinal dialysis (secondary).

Which type of dialysis is most common?

Hemodialysis is the most common type of dialysis. This process uses an artificial kidney (hemodialyzer) to remove waste and extra fluid from the blood. The blood is removed from the body and filtered through the artificial kidney. The filtered blood is then returned to the body with the help of a dialysis machine.

What is the most common type of dialysis?

What is the life expectancy of dialysis?

For patients on dialysis, their average lifespan is 4.25 years. Of course, the life expectancy varies from person to person. Only 23\% of patients on dialysis could live as long as 10 years.

Which form of dialysis is better?

Peritoneal dialysis is an effective form of dialysis, has been proven to be as good as hemodialysis. Peritoneal dialysis is not for everyone. People must receive training and be able to perform correctly each of the steps of the treatment. A trained helper may also be used.

What to expect when living on dialysis?

The dialysis treatment itself is painless. However, some patients may have a drop in their blood pressure. If this happens, you may feel sick to your stomach, vomit, have a headache or cramps. With frequent treatments, those problems usually go away.

What is the diet for people on dialysis?

Salt&Sodium.

Meat/Protein.

Grains/Cereals/Bread.

Amounts equal to one serving: Avoid “whole grain” and “high fiber” foods (like whole wheat bread,bran cereal and brown rice) to help you limit your intake of phosphorus.

Milk/Yogurt/Cheese.