Dialysis
Dialysis is a medical treatment for people whose kidneys are not functioning properly. Kidneys help remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. When they fail, dialysis can perform this function. There are two main types: hemodialysis, where blood is filtered through a machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the lining of the belly to filter blood. Patients usually undergo dialysis several times a week to keep their body in balance, remove toxins, and manage fluid levels, helping to maintain overall health when kidney function is severely impaired.
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Dialysis is a medical treatment that replaces some functions of the kidneys for people whose kidneys are not working properly. It helps remove waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood. There are two main types: hemodialysis, where blood is filtered through a machine, and peritoneal dialysis, which uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste. Dialysis is crucial for patients with kidney failure, helping to manage their health and improve their quality of life until they can receive a kidney transplant or their kidney function improves.