Hemodialysis is a medical treatment that helps clear waste products and excess fluid from the body when the kidneys cannot perform their function. This procedure is generally considered a vital treatment for patients with kidney failure or serious kidney disease. Thanks to hemodialysis, which takes over the kidneys’ natural filtration task, patients’ quality of life is protected and metabolic balance is maintained.
How Does Hemodialysis Work?
Hemodialysis is usually carried out with the help of a dialysis machine and an artificial filter called a “dialyzer”. Blood is pumped from the patient’s vessels into the dialysis machine, where it is filtered by the dialyzer. During this filtration process, toxins and excess fluid in the blood are removed as it passes through the dialyzer, and the cleaned blood returns to the body. Hemodialysis is performed by an expert team in a sterile environment, and a session lasts about 3–5 hours. Patients may need this treatment three times a week.
Who Is Hemodialysis Suitable For?
Hemodialysis is a treatment recommended for patients whose kidney function has fallen below 10%. It is especially vital for patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It can also be used in temporary conditions such as acute kidney failure. Hemodialysis is also a long-term treatment option for patients waiting for a kidney transplant or those who cannot have a transplant.
Benefits and Challenges of Hemodialysis
By clearing toxins from the body, hemodialysis helps patients feel healthier and more energetic. However, treatment involves challenges such as long sessions and frequent trips to the hospital. Side effects that may occur during dialysis, such as fatigue, low blood pressure and muscle cramps, can also be difficult for patients.
Hemodialysis and Diet: What to Watch Out For
It is very important for patients receiving hemodialysis to pay attention to their diet. They may need to follow special dietary advice such as avoiding excess fluid, limiting foods rich in potassium and phosphorus, and meeting their protein needs. At Ren-Med, we take care to make treatment more comfortable by offering our patients diet plans and lifestyle advice.
Ren-Med Is With You Throughout Your Hemodialysis
At Ren-Med, we provide hemodialysis treatment with state-of-the-art dialysis machines and an expert team. Our aim is to support our patients in completing their treatment as comfortably as possible by providing healthcare of the highest standard. We are by your side with the hygienic environment of our clinic, regular check-ups and counseling services tailored to our patients.
