| Anadolu Diyaliz Merkezi
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for patients with kidney failure. The kidneys are responsible for filtering harmful waste products and excess fluids from the body. However, when the kidneys lose this function, dialysis treatment steps in to remove waste products and excess fluids, cleansing the blood.
There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In hemodialysis, the patient's blood is cleaned through a machine, while in peritoneal dialysis, the inner lining of the abdomen acts as a filter. Both methods temporarily replace kidney function.
In dialysis treatment, diet and fluid intake must be carefully controlled. Patients can make lifestyle changes based on their doctor's recommendations to get the most benefit from dialysis treatment.