There are two main types of dialysis and understanding them helps patients choose the path that best fits their lifestyle and medical condition.
Haemodialysis (HD) being the first where this procedure, to clean the blood, uses a machine and an artificial filter called a dialyzer. Beforehand, a small surgical procedure is needed, to create easier access to blood vessels, usually in the arm. Blood travels through tubes into the machine, passes through the filter where waste and extra fluid are removed during the treatment and the clean blood is then returned to your body. Typically performed at a hospital or dialysis centre in Dubai or the UAE, haemodialysis sessions usually last around four hours and are typically needed three times a week.
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the second approach and uses the body's own natural filter, the peritoneal membrane lining the abdomen. A few weeks before starting, a surgeon places a soft tube called a catheter into the abdomen and during each treatment, a sterile cleansing fluid flows into the abdomen through this catheter. The membrane draws waste and extra fluid from the blood into the fluid. After a few hours, the fluid containing the waste is drained out and discarded. Patients can perform exchanges at home, work or while travelling, making flexibility a significant advantage of PD. It's a popular choice for those seeking a dialysis centre in Abu Dhabi and the UAE that supports home-based therapies.
