why does a person with a kidney failure undergo dialysis?this is very important in school. it's my h.w. pls. help!
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Posted by Cj N
The dialysis takes over the job of the kidneys.
It takes the ammonia and other toxins out of the blood.
If a person with kidney failure didn't do dialysis their blood would become toxic to them and they would die.
In layman's terms..
Posted by Ms. A.
Dialysis is a treatment that does some of the things done by healthy kidneys. It is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body's needs.
You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure --usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function.
Like healthy kidneys, dialysis keeps your body in balance. Dialysis does the following:
* removes waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body
* keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate
* helps to control blood pressure
Is kidney failure permanent?
Not always. Some kinds of acute kidney failure get better after treatment. In some cases of acute kidney failure, dialysis may only be needed for a short time until the kidneys get better.
In chronic or end stage kidney failure, your kidneys do not get better and you will need dialysis for the rest of your life. If your doctor says you are a candidate, you may choose to be placed on a waiting list for a new kidney.
Posted by dohd0hdoh
dialysis replicates the function of the kidney.
Posted by ~~~FIESTY LITTLE WOMAN~~~
Hemodialysis>> cleans and>>> filters your blood using a machine to temporarily rid your body of harmful wastes, extra salt, and extra water. Hemodialysis helps control blood pressure and helps your body keep the proper balance of important chemicals such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and bicarbonate.
Posted by Michelle O
The kidneys filter toxins out of the blood.With out proper kidney function the toxins build up in the blood and will eventuly kill you.Dialsys filters the toxins out of the blood.People on dialsys need to have it done every few days.
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