What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a process of helping patients to eliminate waste and excess fluids by filtering their blood. When kidneys fail or stop working properly, dialysis is used for diverting blood into a machine for cleaning and keeping the body system chemically well-balanced. Usually, the kidneys help in filtering the blood while removing unwanted products and excess fluids by turning them into urine form to be passed out of the human body. Dialysis procedure can take care of regular kidney function( artificially) and, along with medication and regular care, it enable patients to live a longer and healthier life. Therefore, this medical procedure is used for treating several people with severe kidney issues. Why is dialysis used? Kidneys prevent excessive water, waste and impurities from getting accumulated within the body. It also helps controlling blood pressure and regulating the level of some chemical substances found in the blood. Some of these elements are potassium and sodium. Human ...