THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the treatment for kidney failure that involves removing the blood, cleaning it and putting it back in?
A
Kidney transplant
B
Kidney flushing
C
Kidney dialysis
D
Kidney therapy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two treatment options for kidney failure: dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) and kidney transplantation. Talk with your family so you can decide which treatment will best fit your lifestyle needs. Also you always have the choice to change to a different type of treatment in the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dialysis is a treatment for individuals whose kidneys are failing. There are two types of dialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, that both perform normal kidney functions, filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney from a person who has just died, or from a living person, into your body to filter your blood. Conservative management treats kidney failure without dialysis or a transplant.

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