Kidney disease is usually caused by other conditions that put a strain on the kidneys. Often it’s the result of a combination of different problems. kidney disease can be caused by: high blood pressure – over time, this can put strain on the small blood vessels in the kidneys and stop the kidneys working properly diabetes – too much glucose in your […]

Chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition where the kidneys don’t work as well as they should. It’s a common condition often associated with getting older. Anyone can get it, although it’s more common in black people and people of south Asian origin. kidney disease can get gradually worse over time and eventually the kidneys may stop working […]

In hemodialysis, a special filter called a dialyzer is used that works like an artificial kidney to purify the blood. During treatment, blood passes through tubes into the dialyzer, which filters and removes waste and excess water. Then the purified blood flows back into the body through another series of tubes. The dialyzer is connected to a machine […]