When does one need to go for dialysis?
Dialysis is a treatment that helps to clean waste and excess fluids from the blood. This treatment is prescribed by medical professionals when the kidneys fail or need a transplant due to severe illness or injury. Dialysis is of three types – Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Hemodialysis : Hemodialysis is the most common type of dialysis, where a machine removes blood from the body, filters it with the help of a dialyzer and streamlines the cleansed blood into the body. The process usually takes 3 to 5 hours and can be done at hospitals, dialysis centres or at home with the assistance of a medical professional. Peritoneal Dialysis: Peritoneal dialysis involves the usage of a solution called dialysate to filter the blood and absorb waste. This dialysis solution is passed into the body through a catheter that’s placed inside the abdomen. This treatment removes the wastes and excess fluids off the walls of the abdomen and is co...