Do you need dialysis if your liver is bad?
Dialysis is for kidney failure. It takes over the job for many
of the kidney functions, and cleans the blood from build up of
waste when you can't remove the fluid yourself through urination.
The kidneys direct the body to replace your red blood cells, and
regulates the storage of Vitamin D. Protein is hard on kidneys that
are failing, so a special diet is usually recommended. Once you are
on dialysis, you will need more protein again.
Dialysis is typically done 3 times a week and for about 4 hours
per session. You can go to a dialysis center, or if you are able to
manage it, use a dialysis machine at home. There is a type of
dialysis that uses your own body to circulate the fluids that draw
out the waste, called Peritoneal Dialysis.