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Bottom line: You need at least one funtioning kidney to live. Bite the bullet and undergo the dialysis. It's a terrible procedure to have to endure, but it can and will save your life.

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What is an example of a sentence with the word 'dialysis' in it?

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Is dialysis necessary after heart surgery?

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Can dialysis be temporary?

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What will happen to the body if you get kidney failure?

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