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What is dry weight?

Your normal weight without any extra fluid in your body is called "dry weight." Extra fluid can be dangerous and cause extra strain on your body, including your heart and lungs.

When you have kidney failure, your body depends on dialysis to get rid of the extra fluid and wastes that build up in your body between treatments. 

When first starting dialysis, finding your dry weight may take a few...