Dialysis: Purpose, Types, Risks | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Dialysisisatreatmentthatfiltersandpurifiesthebloodusingamachine.Thishelpskeepyourbodyinbalancewhenthekidneyscan'tperformthisfunction.

If your kidneys cannot keep your blood filtered and purified, dialysis performs the function of your kidneys using a machine.

The kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and excess fluid from your body. This waste is sent to the bladder to be eliminated when you urinate.

When your kidneys[1] can’t perform well due to disease or injury, dialysis can help keep the body running. Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys perform only 10% to 15%[2] of their typical function. Without dialysis, salts and other waste products accumulate in the blood and can damage other organs.

Learn more about dialysis, including the different types and possible risks.

Types of dialysis can include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). ...