Dialysis: Francesca's story 

Dialysis is a type of treatment that replicates many of the functions of the kidneys. It is often used to treat cases of kidney failure, when the kidneys are too damaged to function. In this video, Francesca explains how kidney dialysis works, how she deals with it, and how it's improved her quality of life.

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Last reviewed: 18/01/2013

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Dialysis

Dialysis is a type of treatment that involves replicating many of the functions of the kidneys

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