Hemodialysis

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Kidneys that are healthy cleanses your blood and eliminates extra fluid in the form of urine. If your kidneys are not able to eliminate enough wastes and fluid from your blood then you need dialysis. This happens usually when you have only 10 to 15 percent of your kidney function left. Symptoms like nausea, vomiting, swelling and fatigue may occur. Though you may not have these symptoms, you can still have high level of wastes in your blood which may be toxic to your body.

YourBest Nephrologists in Narasaropet may tell you when to start with dialysis at dialysis centers in Narasaraopet.

Hemodialysis consists of a dialysis machine and a special filter known as artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, which is used to cleanse your blood. The Kidney surgeon in Narasaraopet needs to make an access into your blood vessels to get your blood into the dialyzer. This is performed with minor surgery, usually to your arm.

The filter or dialyser consists of 2 parts, one for your blood and one for a washing fluid known as dialysate. These two parts are separated by a thin membrane. As blood cells, protein and other important things are too big to pass through the membrane. Tiny waste products in the blood, such as urea, potassium, creatinine and extra fluid go through the membrane and are washed away.

Hemodialysis is usually performed at Best kidney surgery hospitals in narasaraopet thrice per week in a dialysis center in narasaraopet for about 4 hours at a time. People who go for dialysis treatment on daily basis may require more frequently, 4 to 7 times per week for shorter hours each time.

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