Patient on chronic hemodialysis

What does "Patient on chronic hemodialysis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Patient on chronic hemodialysis" refers to a person who regularly undergoes a medical treatment called hemodialysis. This treatment is often needed when the kidneys are not working properly and can't clean the blood as they should. During hemodialysis, a machine is used to remove waste and extra fluid from the blood, a job normally done by healthy kidneys. This is a long-term treatment, often needed for the rest of the patient's life, hence the term "chronic".

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