Guide To The Prevention And Treatment Of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Kidney Dialysis

Kidney dialysis may be needed for patients with severe kidney damage as a result of hemolytic uremic syndrome. Normally, the kidneys filter waste products from the body. When they are not working properly, dialysis is used as a filtering system so the kidneys can heal. It can filter waste, salt, and excess water from the body, and it assists the body in maintaining proper levels of sodium and potassium. Dialysis also helps patients with hypertension by reducing blood pressure. Most patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome only need dialysis for a short time.

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the two types of dialysis currently in use. Prior to the first dialysis session, patients may need to have a minor surgical procedure to establish an access point. This involves placing a tube in the arm or leg, and patients having peritoneal dialysis will have a catheter placed in the stomach. Patients having hemodialysis usually have sessions three times a week, and each treatment takes approximately four hours.

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