While many people go to a dialysis center for hemodialysis treatment, there is another option called Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), this is a possibility for many who choose to have dialysis at home. If you need dialysis and would prefer a more flexible form of treatment, your Nephrologist at San Antonio Kidney can help you decide it this is an option for you.
PD is a type of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen, referred to as the peritoneal cavity, and a special cleaning solution called dialysate to remove waste and fluid from your blood.
Peritoneal dialysis may be an option for you because of its flexibility, which allows you to do your own treatments at home or any other clean environment.