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How Dialysis Works [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted on 8 June 2021

When your kidneys fail, dialysis keeps your body in balance by removing waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body, and keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. Discover more about dialysis here.




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