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There are 5 stages of chronic kidney disease or CKD,

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many of which can be managed before reaching kidney failure.

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When it comes to treating CKD.

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There are.

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Several options, and dialysis isn't always necessary.

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In fact, you can live with kidney disease for many

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years without.

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It but if.

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Your kidneys fail a kidney transplant.

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Or dialysis.

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Is a must.

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The good news?

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Dialysis treatment is a potential lifesaver.

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And may help get you back on the path to

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living a normal.

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And happy life.

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If your doctor recommends dialysis, here's what you should know.

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One, dialysis is a treatment that removes waste and excess

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fluid from your blood because your kidneys no longer can.

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Two, there are two main types of kidney dialysis, hemodialysis

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or HD, and peritoneal dialysis PD HD can be done

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at a center three times a week, while PD can

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be done in your home or at a center.

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3 Your designated care team can help you determine the

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treatment option that's right for you and your current lifestyle.

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To learn more about treatments, consult your physician and visit

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davita.com.