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Dialysis
Tim was on dialysis in the later years of his life. We're keen to focus on dialysis as a key part of our charity program.
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Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned. Normally, the kidneys filter the blood, removing harmful waste products and excess fluid, and releasing them from the body.
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There are two types of diyalisis treatment:
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haemodialysis - four treatment-free days a week, but the treatment sessions last longer and you may need to visit hospital each time
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peritoneal dialysis - can be done quite easily at home and can sometimes be done while you sleep, but it needs to be done every day
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