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Dialysis is the artificial process of getting rid of waste (diffusion) and unwanted water (ultrafiltration) from the blood. This process is naturally done by our kidneys. Some people, however, may have failed or damaged kidneys which cannot carry out the function properly - they may need dialysis. In other words, dialysis is the artificial replacement for lost kidney function (renal replacement therapy). Dialysis may be used for people who have become ill and have acute kidney failure (temporary loss of kidney function), or for fairly stable patients who have permanently lost kidney function. Hope this helps xx
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How long can you live with body fluid and kidney failure?
How long it takes to die from kidney failure varies from person to person. There are several factors which make a difference in how the condition progresses. Some of those factors are age, general health, and whether or not the person receives dialysis.
What happens if a person's kidney failed to function?
The kidneys remove toxins and waste products from the blood. When that stops, external filters are needed. Without your kidneys functioning, the toxins would continue to build up in your body; and you would eventually die within a matter of days. As a result of those toxins, a condition known as jaundice occurs, marked by a distinct yellowing of the eyes, skin and fingernails.The short-term treatment would be kidney dialysis. A dialysis machine acts in place of the failing kidneys, and although it is inconvenient to use, it can prolong life for many years.The long-term solution is a kidney transplant. Even after a successful kidney transplant, the recipient will still have to take anti-rejection drugs for the remainder of the patient's life.You have two kidneys if one fails and the other is ok then you can live with one kidney. If both kidneys fail then you will need to do dialysis or have a kidney transplant otherwise you will die
