Dialysis (Vadodara)

Dialysis

Kidneys act as a filter house in our body. The main function of kidneys is to flush out the toxins from our bodies. Two kidneys filter 200 litres of fluid every 24 hours. What is the use of kidneys? The kidneys are vital supporting organs and they help to keep the blood pure and chemically balanced. Kidneys help in: Filtering the blood to remove the waste products They maintain the electrolyte and water content in the body. They secrete necessary hormones like ?renin?. Renin helps to keep the blood pressure normal. What can be done if kidneys fail? If your doctor feels that your kidneys are not functioning properly, then depending on the percentage of the kidneys that are damaged, the doctor will suggest a further course of action. The following course of action can be suggested: Diet management Injection of EPO every week Dialysis Kidney transplant What are the warning signs that indicate something is wrong with our kidneys? Blood tests that measure eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) measures the level of kidney function. It helps us to determine the stages of kidney disease.