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My Kidney Journey

Treatment options

Explore options for treating Chronic Kidney Disease and find the treatment path that’s right for you.

Treatment options
  • Peritoneal Dialysis at Home

    A form of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen, the peritoneal membrane, to clean your blood inside your own body, and can be performed at home.

  • In-Centre Haemodialysis

    A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane – called a dialyser – performed at a hospital or dialysis clinic, at a scheduled time, by a nurse or clinician.

  • Home Haemodialysis

    A form of dialysis that filters your blood using a machine and a synthetic membrane – called a dialyser – and can be performed in your own home.

  • Other Treatment Options

    A kidney transplant may be a treatment option for some patients, while supportive care without dialysis might be suitable for others.

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Live Well

Learn ways to stay physically and mentally strong throughout your treatment journey.

Live Well
  • Adopting a Kidney-friendly Diet

    Adopting the right eating habits will help you feel your best throughout treatment.

  • Coping With Your Emotions

    Coping the emotional challenges of your condition may allow you to channel them into positive action.

  • Talking About Your Condition

    Discussing your condition with loved ones may make adjusting to life with Chronic Kidney Disease easier.

  • Intimacy

    Maintaining intimacy is still possible with Chronic Kidney Disease, and talking about any issues you’re experiencing may help.

  • Exercise and Dialysis

    Being active can go a long way toward helping you stay physically and mentally healthy throughout your treatment journey.

  • Traveling on Dialysis

    With the help of certain arrangements, you can stay mobile and travel while you’re being treated.

Explore Your Treatment Options

Finding the chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment that is best suited to your physical, emotional and lifestyle needs may improve your quality of life and give you peace of mind.

Most people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are treated with dialysis – either at home or at a clinic. Dialysis is a process involving the removal of waste and extra fluid from your blood that your kidneys are no longer able to filter out. Dialysis filters your blood through a membrane, which mimics a healthy kidney. This membrane can either be synthetic, such as a dialyser filter, or it can be naturally existing, such as the peritoneal membrane. During dialysis treatment, the small waste products in your blood flow through this membrane and into a fluid called dialysate, making your blood clean.

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Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) at Home

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) cleans your blood while dialysis solution is in the peritoneal cavity, using the lining of your abdomen (peritoneal membrane) as a filter. Because of this, it can be performed at home, at work, or while traveling, either by yourself or with the support of a caregiver. You can perform peritoneal dialysis (PD) during the day or while you sleep, giving you the flexibility to plan your dialysis treatments around your daily schedule. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment typically performed every day. 

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In-Centre Haemodialysis (In-Centre HD)

Haemodialysis (HD) can also be performed in a hospital or dialysis clinic under the supervision of your clinician. In-centre haemodialysis (In-Centre HD) typically requires that you visit the hospital or clinic 3 times a week for treatments that last between 3 and 5 hours each time. Your treatment will be closely supervised, and you will be able to ask questions face-to-face. Additionally, you will be around others who are receiving a similar treatment.

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Comparing Dialysis Treatment Options

It is important to remember that not every type of dialysis treatment will be suitable to your physical, clinical, emotional and lifestyle needs. There are different benefits and considerations for each therapy. You should be prepared to discuss these with your clinician in order to ensure you are choosing the therapy that is right for you.

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Other Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Treatment Options

There are treatment options other than dialysis that you may consider. If you meet the necessary requirements, you may consider a kidney transplant. For some, conservative care without dialysis treatment may be a suitable option.

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Live Well on Dialysis

No matter what type of treatment you choose, prioritising your physical and emotional well-being throughout your treatment is essential for living well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The next step in your journey is to discover how you can embrace a healthy lifestyle and live your life the way you want to live it.

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