Diseases
chronic hemodialysis
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Overview
Chronic (long-term) hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are used to treat children with chronic kidney failure. Acute hemodialysis is also used to treat children who have ingested certain toxins (poisons) that must be removed from the body quickly.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic hemodialysis?
Chronic (long-term) hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are used to treat children with chronic kidney failure. Acute hemodialysis is also used to treat children who have ingested certain toxins (poisons) that must be removed from the body quickly.
What are the symptoms of chronic hemodialysis?
indication not a disease
What causes chronic hemodialysis?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for chronic hemodialysis?
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