Sponsored Ads

Hemodialysis is a treatment procedure that a person who has totally failed kidneys would sometimes choose to replace the work of the failed kidneys. Hemodialysis makes use of a machine that filters the blood outside the body. The machine can temporarily rid the body of harmful wastes, extra water and other substances.

In hemodialysis, the patient’s blood is sent through a filter called a dialyzer that removes waste products. The cleaned blood is then returned to the patient’s body.

If a patient chooses this treatment procedure, he or she would undergo hemodialysis for about 3 times a week. Each treatment may last for about 3 to 5 hours.

When a patient undergoes hemodialysis, diet, medications, and limiting fluid intake are also often necessary.

[ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Next: Peritoneal Dialysis >>>

See Also: Diet and Dialysis

View References for Total Kidney Failure: Treatment Options.

[Top of Page]