Dialysis (Hemodialysis): Purpose, Procedure | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Dialysis is a treatment that takes over your kidney functions if those organs stop doing their job.

If your kidney disease becomes very severe and crosses a point where theres not enough function to maintain your body, you may need dialysis. (Photo credit: Science Photo Library / Getty Images)

What are kidneys?

Your kidneys are part of your urinary system. Theyre two bean-shaped organs just below your rib cage, on each side of your spine. They remove waste and fluid from your body, level out your blood pressure, and keep your bones strong. They also ensure that you have the right amount of minerals, like potassium and sodium (salt), in your blood. Finally, they make...