A Handy Guide to Dialysis –Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know

Kidneys are an important part of the body's urinary system as they filter the blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess fluid. But if kidneys fail to perform their job for any reason, dialysis is used to manage the situation.

Kidneys are an important part of the body's urinary system as they filter the blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess fluid. But if kidneys fail to perform their job for any reason, dialysis is used to manage the situation.

What is Dialysis?

Dialysis is a procedure that mimics a kidney’s function using a machine and helps to maintain a safe level of minerals (potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate) in your body. It also helps filter the blood by removing toxins, waste products and excess fluid. Usually, it is used for the treatment of end-stage renal disease. Several dialysis symptoms that you can watch out for include nausea, vomiting, swelling, and fatigue. Consult a doctor immediately if you spot these.