Renal Dialysis

Renal dialysis is a medical treatment that artificially performs the kidney's function of removing waste, excess fluids, and balancing chemicals like salts from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so effectively. It involves circulating the patient's blood through a machine with a special filter (dialyzer), which cleans it before returning it to the body. This process helps maintain proper chemical balance and fluid levels, supporting overall health. Dialysis is typically needed for people with severely impaired kidney function or kidney failure, serving as a life-sustaining therapy until a transplant or other treatment options become feasible.