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7. Medical Treatments for Uremia

The first priority in the medical treatment of uremia is dialysis -- filtering the blood through a machine that acts like an artificial kidney. Dialysis removes all toxic waste including the excess urea that causes uremia. The second priority for treatment is to manage whatever is damaging the kidneys so that uremia can be prevented. If the person is in end-stage kidney disease, they may need a kidney transplant. For other causes of kidney damage such as a mechanical, medication, or inflammatory issue, the doctor will focus on treating or repairing those issues.

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