What is ESRD?<\/h1><\/div>Kidney disease is usually progressive and is classified into\u202ffive stages. When the kidneys can no longer clean blood and balance fluids adequately, it is referred to as ESRD. This means you need dialysis treatments to perform the tasks your kidneys can no longer\u202fdo. Many people continue to live active lives while on dialysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>What are the symptoms of ESRD?<\/h2><\/div>ESRD\u202fusually has no symptoms until it is very far advanced. When your kidney disease is severe, you may experience extreme fatigue, headaches, lack of hunger, nausea, itching, and swelling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Treatment Options<\/h2><\/div>There are two primary categories to consider when treating kidney disease:\u202fdialysis\u202fand\u202ftransplant.<\/p>\n
Dialysis\u202fis the process of eliminating waste and unwanted fluid from the blood through a specialized treatment.<\/p>\n
IRC offers all modalities, including in-center dialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD); we may also offer nocturnal dialysis in some facilities. Your nephrologist determines the length of each dialysis treatment, which varies based on individual needs and the treatment type. Speak with your nephrologist to determine the treatment type most suits you.<\/p>\n
A\u202fkidney transplant\u202finvolves getting a kidney from another person surgically placed in your body. A transplant requires a referral to a special center and several blood and x-ray tests to be accepted to the waiting list to receive a kidney. Some patients, after testing, may find they have someone who can donate a kidney to them; this is called a living donor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Modalities<\/h2><\/div>There are several types of dialysis, each of which are called a \u201cmodality.\u201d All provide excellent options for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In-center dialysis<\/h3>\n
In-center dialysis requires patients to go to a dialysis clinic, generally three times per week, to be connected to a dialysis machine. This machine cycles blood through a special filter, called a dialyzer, that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood. Specially trained staff monitor patients during in-center dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n
Learn more about\u202fin-center dialysis\u202f><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD)<\/h3>\n
This is a needle-free approach that uses a patient\u2019s abdomen as a filter and gives patients the freedom to perform the procedure at home or in other suitable locations. Our staff provides specialized training so you can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis<\/h3>\n
Very similar to in-center dialysis, but in home dialysis<\/a> the patient, along with a care partner, are trained to perform the dialysis treatment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Kidney disease is usually progressive and is classified into\u202ffive stages. When the kidneys can no longer clean blood and balance fluids adequately, it is referred to as ESRD. This means you need dialysis treatments to perform the tasks your kidneys can no longer\u202fdo. Many people continue to live active lives while on dialysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>What are the symptoms of ESRD?<\/h2><\/div>ESRD\u202fusually has no symptoms until it is very far advanced. When your kidney disease is severe, you may experience extreme fatigue, headaches, lack of hunger, nausea, itching, and swelling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Treatment Options<\/h2><\/div>There are two primary categories to consider when treating kidney disease:\u202fdialysis\u202fand\u202ftransplant.<\/p>\n
Dialysis\u202fis the process of eliminating waste and unwanted fluid from the blood through a specialized treatment.<\/p>\n
IRC offers all modalities, including in-center dialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD); we may also offer nocturnal dialysis in some facilities. Your nephrologist determines the length of each dialysis treatment, which varies based on individual needs and the treatment type. Speak with your nephrologist to determine the treatment type most suits you.<\/p>\n
A\u202fkidney transplant\u202finvolves getting a kidney from another person surgically placed in your body. A transplant requires a referral to a special center and several blood and x-ray tests to be accepted to the waiting list to receive a kidney. Some patients, after testing, may find they have someone who can donate a kidney to them; this is called a living donor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Modalities<\/h2><\/div>There are several types of dialysis, each of which are called a \u201cmodality.\u201d All provide excellent options for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In-center dialysis<\/h3>\n
In-center dialysis requires patients to go to a dialysis clinic, generally three times per week, to be connected to a dialysis machine. This machine cycles blood through a special filter, called a dialyzer, that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood. Specially trained staff monitor patients during in-center dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n
Learn more about\u202fin-center dialysis\u202f><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD)<\/h3>\n
This is a needle-free approach that uses a patient\u2019s abdomen as a filter and gives patients the freedom to perform the procedure at home or in other suitable locations. Our staff provides specialized training so you can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis<\/h3>\n
Very similar to in-center dialysis, but in home dialysis<\/a> the patient, along with a care partner, are trained to perform the dialysis treatment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
ESRD\u202fusually has no symptoms until it is very far advanced. When your kidney disease is severe, you may experience extreme fatigue, headaches, lack of hunger, nausea, itching, and swelling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Treatment Options<\/h2><\/div>There are two primary categories to consider when treating kidney disease:\u202fdialysis\u202fand\u202ftransplant.<\/p>\n
Dialysis\u202fis the process of eliminating waste and unwanted fluid from the blood through a specialized treatment.<\/p>\n
IRC offers all modalities, including in-center dialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD); we may also offer nocturnal dialysis in some facilities. Your nephrologist determines the length of each dialysis treatment, which varies based on individual needs and the treatment type. Speak with your nephrologist to determine the treatment type most suits you.<\/p>\n
A\u202fkidney transplant\u202finvolves getting a kidney from another person surgically placed in your body. A transplant requires a referral to a special center and several blood and x-ray tests to be accepted to the waiting list to receive a kidney. Some patients, after testing, may find they have someone who can donate a kidney to them; this is called a living donor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Modalities<\/h2><\/div>There are several types of dialysis, each of which are called a \u201cmodality.\u201d All provide excellent options for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In-center dialysis<\/h3>\n
In-center dialysis requires patients to go to a dialysis clinic, generally three times per week, to be connected to a dialysis machine. This machine cycles blood through a special filter, called a dialyzer, that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood. Specially trained staff monitor patients during in-center dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n
Learn more about\u202fin-center dialysis\u202f><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD)<\/h3>\n
This is a needle-free approach that uses a patient\u2019s abdomen as a filter and gives patients the freedom to perform the procedure at home or in other suitable locations. Our staff provides specialized training so you can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis<\/h3>\n
Very similar to in-center dialysis, but in home dialysis<\/a> the patient, along with a care partner, are trained to perform the dialysis treatment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are two primary categories to consider when treating kidney disease:\u202fdialysis\u202fand\u202ftransplant.<\/p>\n
Dialysis\u202fis the process of eliminating waste and unwanted fluid from the blood through a specialized treatment.<\/p>\n
IRC offers all modalities, including in-center dialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis (PD); we may also offer nocturnal dialysis in some facilities. Your nephrologist determines the length of each dialysis treatment, which varies based on individual needs and the treatment type. Speak with your nephrologist to determine the treatment type most suits you.<\/p>\n
A\u202fkidney transplant\u202finvolves getting a kidney from another person surgically placed in your body. A transplant requires a referral to a special center and several blood and x-ray tests to be accepted to the waiting list to receive a kidney. Some patients, after testing, may find they have someone who can donate a kidney to them; this is called a living donor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Modalities<\/h2><\/div>There are several types of dialysis, each of which are called a \u201cmodality.\u201d All provide excellent options for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In-center dialysis<\/h3>\n
In-center dialysis requires patients to go to a dialysis clinic, generally three times per week, to be connected to a dialysis machine. This machine cycles blood through a special filter, called a dialyzer, that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood. Specially trained staff monitor patients during in-center dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n
Learn more about\u202fin-center dialysis\u202f><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD)<\/h3>\n
This is a needle-free approach that uses a patient\u2019s abdomen as a filter and gives patients the freedom to perform the procedure at home or in other suitable locations. Our staff provides specialized training so you can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Home hemodialysis<\/h3>\n
Very similar to in-center dialysis, but in home dialysis<\/a> the patient, along with a care partner, are trained to perform the dialysis treatment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are several types of dialysis, each of which are called a \u201cmodality.\u201d All provide excellent options for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In-center dialysis<\/h3>\n
In-center dialysis requires patients to go to a dialysis clinic, generally three times per week, to be connected to a dialysis machine. This machine cycles blood through a special filter, called a dialyzer, that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood. Specially trained staff monitor patients during in-center dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n
Learn more about\u202fin-center dialysis\u202f><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This is a needle-free approach that uses a patient\u2019s abdomen as a filter and gives patients the freedom to perform the procedure at home or in other suitable locations. Our staff provides specialized training so you can safely perform Peritoneal Dialysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Very similar to in-center dialysis, but in home dialysis<\/a> the patient, along with a care partner, are trained to perform the dialysis treatment at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Peritoneal dialysis (PD)<\/h3>\n
Home hemodialysis<\/h3>\n