ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The process of removal of waste and extra water from blood is called dialysis [1]. It is an artificial replacement of kidney functioning, especially in renal failure cases.

Detailed explanation-2: -With kidney failure, dialysis is only able to do some of the work of healthy kidneys, but it is not a cure for kidney disease. With ESKD, you will need dialysis for the rest of your life or until you are able to get a kidney transplant.

Detailed explanation-3: -The patient will receive whatever medicines are necessary to manage symptoms of uremia and other medical conditions. Depending on how quickly the toxins build up, death usually follows anywhere from a few days to several weeks. As the toxins build up, a person may experience certain physical and emotional changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your hemodialysis treatments only replace a small part of the normal function of your kidneys. It’s usually less than 5% to 10% of your healthy kidney function. How often you have hemodialysis and how long each session takes is different for everyone. This may also change over time.

Detailed explanation-5: -The good news is that acute kidney failure can often be reversed. The kidneys usually start working again within several weeks to months after the underlying cause has been treated. Dialysis is needed until then.