Dialysis is used when a person's kidneys have lost 85-95% of their ability to function. Over 100,000 people in the United States survive on kidney dialysis. Kidney dialysis is also called renal dialysis. There are two types of renal dialysis: peritoneal and hemodialysis. Both types of dialysis remove waste, salt and excess water, which accumulate in the body. Dialysis not only cleans the blood of impurities but also maintains blood pressure and ensures that you maintain healthy levels of sodium, bicarbonate and potassium in the body. (Lewin, 2010) Without functioning kidneys, blood pressure can rise, body fluids build up, and red blood cell counts can decrease. Kidney problems usually arise from diseases, conditions and disorders. The disease can result from damage to the nephrons, which help filter blood. Infections can travel from the bladder to the kidneys. Kidney tumors, kidney stones, cysts, and lesions can damage a kidney. Without the proper functioning of the kidneys, our heart, lungs, brain and other organs are in danger. (Capicchiano 2013) Kidney dialysis is not always a permanent necessity; sometimes it is necessary for a short time. Kidney dialysis can take place in many places, in the hospital, at home or in a center. People often return to work after dialysis unless their job involves strenuous activities such as heavy lifting or digging. (Lewin, 2010) The first type of dialysis I will talk about is peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis should be performed every day. This dialysis occurs in the abdomen, which has a semipermeable membrane. The solutions enter the abdomen and are left for a certain period of time. The solution helps collect and cleanse the body of impurities. The solution that flows into the peritoneal cavity is c...... middle of paper...... and September 2009) Kidney dialysis has a price. With chronic kidney disease (CKD), there may be problems with iron depletion. Dialysis slowly depletes the patient's iron. On average, approximately 5-7 mg of iron is lost in each session. Until recently, the main way doctors tried to make up for this loss was by adding 100 mg of iron into the bloodstream. This treatment carries risks of oxidative stress and can cause liver damage. A new drug has recently appeared in the news that appears to be a great help with this problem. The drug is called Trific. Trific mimics the way iron is naturally absorbed into the body. The absorption gradually reaches the bone marrow of the body and helps maintain hemoglobin levels. Trific is still in the trial stages with 3 successful trials carried out so far. It could very well become an integrated treatment for those suffering from chronic renal failure. (Glatter, 2013)