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Dialysis
Dialysis (/daɪˈælɪsɪs/; from the Greek διάλυσις, dialysis, "dissolution"; from διά, dia, "through", and λύσις, lysis, "loosening or splitting") is the process of removing excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. Dialysis is a common treatment for kidney disease and kidney failure.
History
The concept of dialysis was first discovered in the 1940s by Dutch physician Willem Johan Kolff. Kolff is often referred to as the father of dialysis for his pioneering work in the field.
Types of Dialysis
There are two main types of dialysis: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis.
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is the most common type of dialysis. This process uses an artificial kidney (hemodialyzer) to remove waste and extra chemicals and fluid from your blood.
Peritoneal Dialysis
In peritoneal dialysis, your blood is cleaned inside your body. The doctor will do surgery to place a plastic tube called a catheter into your abdomen (belly) to make an access.
Procedure
During dialysis, a patient's blood is circulated through a machine that removes waste products and excess fluids, before returning the clean blood back to the body. This process helps to maintain proper levels of potassium, sodium, and chloride in the body, and also helps to control blood pressure.
Risks and Complications
Like any medical procedure, dialysis carries some risks. These can include infection, low blood pressure, anemia, muscle cramps, and long-term damage to the peritoneum in the case of peritoneal dialysis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dial
- Wikipedia's article - Dial
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