dialys

Dialys is not a widely recognized term in medical literature. In many contexts, it may be a misspelling or shorthand for dialysis, or it may refer to related terms such as dialysate (the solution used in dialysis) or dialyzer (the artificial kidney).

Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that substitutes kidney function by removing waste products, excess fluids, and balancing electrolytes. There are two main modalities: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis uses an external machine and a semipermeable membrane (dialyzer) to filter blood, typically performed in clinics three times a week for several hours. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen as a filter, with dialysate introduced into the peritoneal cavity, allowing diffusion of wastes before the fluid is drained, and can be done at home as CAPD or APD.

Dialysate is a specially formulated solution containing water, electrolytes, and other components that draws wastes from the blood across the dialysis membrane. The dialyzer is the device that performs the filtration in hemodialysis. The term "dialys" may appear in notes describing dialysate composition or dialyzer models, but standard references use dialysis, dialysate, or dialyzer.

Dialysis is life-sustaining for people with end-stage kidney disease or certain acute kidney injuries. Access issues, infection risk, and treatment side effects are considerations. Ongoing research aims to improve outcomes, broaden home-based options, and tailor regimens to patient needs.