What is kidney dialysis

Kidney dialysis: is a medical treatment that is used to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood when the kidney are no longer able to perform these functions effectively. Dialysis is usually needed when a person has kidney failure, which can be caused by variety of conditions such as  diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune disease.    

Types of dialysis: there are two types of dialysis : hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis involves using a machine to filter the blood outside the body. The patient's blood is pumped through a filter, called a dialysis membrane, which removes the waste products and excess fluids. The clean blood is then returned to the body. Hemodialysis is typically done three times a week at  a dialysis center and each treatment lasts for about three to four hours.

Peritoneal dialysis is a type of dialysis that is performed inside the body using the patient's own peritoneum ( the linning of the abdominal cavity) as the filter. A fluid called dialysate is inserted into the abdominal cavity through a small tube called a catheter. The dialysis absorbs the waste products and excess fluid from the blood and is then drained out of the body. This process can be done continuously throughout the day and night using a machine called a cycler.

Kidney dialysis can help people with kidney failure live longer, more active lives. However, it is not cure for kidney disease and it is not always possible for everyone who needs dialysis to receive it. Some people maybe too sick or too weak to under go the treatment, while others may not have access to dialysis due to a lack of resource or trained medial personnel. 

There are also number of potential complications associated with kidney dialysis, including low blood pressure, infection, and muscle cramps. The treatment can also bebe physically and emotionally draining for patients and caregivers.

Kidney transplantation is another option for people with kidney failure. A transplant involves surgically placing a healthy kidney from a donor into patients body. The transplanted kidney then takes over the job of filtering the blood and removing waste products. While a transplant can be a life-saving treatment, it is not always possible due to the limited availability of  donor kidneys and the risk of rejection of the transplanted organ.

In conclusion, kidney dialysis is a medical treatment that can help people with kidney failure live longer, more active lives. While it can be an effective treatment, it is not always possible for everyone who needs it to receive it, and there are potential complications associated with the treatment. The kidney transplantation is the another option for people with kidney failure is another option for people with kidney failure, but it is not always possible due to the limited availability of donor kidneys and the risk of injection.