Hemodialysis
Patient undergoing treatment
With hemodialysis, a machine acts as an artificial kidney by cleansing your blood. This has to be done several times a week, and usually takes several hours at a time. Each time wastes are removed and chemical balance is restored.

Being on hemodialysis is one tenth as efficient as having normal kidney function, but most people can tolerate it. The biggest risk is clotting at the access site. People usually feel very tired right after they dialyze, then feel better the next day before they start to gradually feel worse again.
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Your organs do many things to keep you healthy If your organs don't work, you may need to have a transplant If your organs don't work, you may need to have a transplant To get a transplant, you have to be tested You can't have a transplant unless someone donates an organ You will have to have surgery to place the new organ into your body Most people feel much better after having a transplant Taking care of your new organ will help you feel healthy for years to come Home