Question 1

how does kidney dialysis work?

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Filters blood.: It's a complicated process, but basically dialysis involves a filter called a dialyzer that the patient's blood passes through.  Potentially harmful molecules in the blood are diffused across the filter membrane and eliminated as waste.  Dialysis replaces some of the function of normal kidneys, but not all.  It is better to stay healthy and prevent the need for dialysis if possible.

Question 2

what is the use of kidney dialysis?

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Kidney dialysis: Kidney dialysis removes those harmful products such as urea and creatinine which are normally excreted by normally functioning kidney.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: kidney dialysis?

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Kidneys underperform: The kidneys do several tasks.  Dialysis is necessary when one or more of the following occur, that can't be remedied or palliated with medications:
1.  Insufficient clearance of daily toxins in food and metabolic waste
2.  Insufficient clearance of excess water
3.  Dangerous electrolyte imbalance, including hyperkalemia and acidosis.

Question 4

when a person undergoes kidney dialysis what is happening and why is the procedure preformed?

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Filter: Dialysis does the work of kidneys, acts like kidney filter. Removes the extra fluid and wastes, toxins that accumulate in the body.

Question 5

how does kidney dialysis machine work?

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Dialysis machine: The purpose of a dialysis machine (d) and the artificial kidney (a) used on it is to replace the function of the kidneys of a end stage renal disease kidney patient which do not work. The a filters the blood of the patient removing waste products and water the diseased kidneys of the patient cannot do. This prevents the patient dying of kidney failure.

Question 6

taking spirulina while on kidney dialysis?

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You're fine: I'm sorry you're on dialysis -- it's a hard way to live. Spirulina is pond scum algae and despite all the  advertising probably has no real effect on the health of purchasers.

Question 7

what pain medication can i take while i'm on kidney dialysis?

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Safe pain meds: The safest is tylenol (acetaminophen). Narcotics used properly are safe.  Nsaids like Motrin allege and Aspirin are risky.

Question 8

what are the health risks of kidney dialysis machines?

Accepted Answer

Renal dialysis: machines do not dialyze the kidney. they remove toxins from the blood that the kidney normally does.  
So risks are;
1. You die without dialysis. I call this a bad risk.
2. You live longer and feel better. I call this a good risk.

Other than that discuss you particular situation with your medical team.

Question 9

who are candidates for kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis: Dialysis is used in patients with end stage renal disease (function less than 15%), certain metabolic abnormalities (high potassium), certain drug overdoses and toxicities.  It is most often used in patients who have chronic kidney disease that progresses to end stage and helps prevent build up of urine toxins (uremia) and volume overload.

Question 10

can you please tell me about kidney dialysis?

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Kidney "replacement": Kidney dialysis filters out toxins and  excess fluid from the blood. It is available in two forms: 1) hemodialysis - where the blood leaves the body through an enlarged vein(fistula), goes through a filter in the dialysis machine, and returns via the fistula, and 2) peritoneal dialysis - where fluid is run in and out of the abdominal cavity, using the body's peritoneal membrane as the filter.

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