Kidney failure in young adults can be managed with snacks tailored for renal patients and supplements like fish oil. Learn how osmosis works in dialysis and identifying the signs of acute renal failure from overdose.
Dialysis is the treatment used to replace kidney function after kidney failure. There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both types cleanse the blood of waste products, help manage electrolyte balance and remove excess fluid from the body.
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Healthy kidneys manage the balance of electrolytes in your body, such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Kidneys also filter out waste products and extra water, which then is excreted in urine.
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