Peritoneal Dialysis
Talk with your doctor or a DaVita representative about the potential benefits of peritoneal dialysis.
What is peritoneal dialysis?
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a gentle therapy that is closest to the way kidneys naturally work. People who consult with their kidney doctor and choose PD can dialyze any time of day and can usually do treatments with little or no help from others. There are many potential benefits to PD, such as fewer dietary restrictions and a more flexible treatment schedule – giving you more time to do the things you love.
Your Life on PD
You’re in control.
One of the greatest potential benefits of PD is the flexibility to treat when it’s most convenient for you. Whether you want to dialyze in the morning or evening, with a machine or via a manual transfer, PD allows you to take control of your own treatment, while still following your plan of care. With in-depth training from your care team and guidance from your kidney doctor, you may begin to see your quality of life improve like many other DaVita® peritoneal dialysis patients have.
The Potential Benefits of Peritoneal Dialysis
There are many potential health and lifestyle benefits to dialyzing at home with PD. Below are just a few of the benefits people may experience.
Health Benefits
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Better transplant outcomes1
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Helps protect your remaining kidney function2
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Less stress on your heart3
Lifestyle Benefits
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Fewer visits to the dialysis center (and more time for yourself)
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More freedom in what you can eat and drink
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Flexible travel
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Take a closer look at PD
Get in-depth information about the potential benefits of PD and see why many people choose DaVita® home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
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Top 5 Reasons to Use DaVita Care Connect
DaVita Care Connect® is a mobile app available to all DaVita home dialysis patients that lets you connect with your care team and dialysis resources to get the quality support you need.