Dialysis
This article will help you understand the process of dialysis and how to prepare for it.
What Is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a procedure that cleans the blood when the kidneys are no longer functioning properly.
The kidneys act as filters for the body, removing waste from the blood and disposing of it through urine. If the kidneys do not function properly, waste may accumulate in the blood.
When Is Dialysis Performed?
Dialysis is performed when a person reaches end-stage kidney failure, usually by the time they lose about 85 to 90 percent of their kidney function.
- How Do You Prepare for Dialysis?
- Your doctor may ask you to stop taking certain medications.
- Inform your doctor about the medications and dietary supplements you are currently taking.
It is recommended to have a light meal before dialysis and follow a dietary regimen.
- There are two types of dialysis:
- Peritoneal dialysis:
- Before peritoneal dialysis treatment, you will undergo surgery to place a catheter in your abdomen, where body fluids collect in one of the abdominal membranes and are washed clean of toxins and waste.
- Hemodialysis:
