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Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that completes some of the functions otherwise done by healthy kidneys. It is done when your own kidneys can no longer perform the kidney functions. Dialysis can either be done in a hospital, or in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital, or at home. Certain kinds of acute kidney failure improve after treatments. In some cases of acute kidney failure, dialysis may be needed for a short time until the kidneys get better and then stop kidney dialysis.

In chronic or end-stage kidney failure treatment without dialysis is not possible as the kidneys do not get better and dialysis will be required for the rest of the life. The requirement of dialysis when you develop end-stage kidney failure usually happens by the time when you lose about 85 to 90 percent of the kidney function and have a GFR of <15.

TYPES OF DIALYSIS

Broadly there are two types of Dialysis:

  • Hemodialysis: In this procedure, an artificial kidney referred to as hemodialyzer is used to remove waste and extra chemicals and fluid from the blood. In this procedure, the doctor needs to make an access or an entry point into the blood vessels. This is done by minor surgery to your arm or leg. However, occasionally, an access is made with the help of a narrow plastic tube basically referred to as a catheter, which is inserted into the large vein of the neck. This type of access mostly temporary, but sometimes may be used for long-term treatment.
  • Peritoneal Dialysis: In this type of dialysis, the blood is cleaned within the body. The doctor will conduct surgery to place a plastic tube called a catheter into the abdomen to make an entry point. During the treatment, the peritoneal cavity is slowly filled with dialysate through the catheter. The blood stays in the arteries and veins that line the peritoneal cavity.

 

 


 


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WHAT DOES DIALYSIS DO?

Dialysis generally performs the following functions and keeps the body in balance by incorporating the following functions:

  • Removing waste, salt and extra water that helps to prevent them from building up in the body
  • Keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in the blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate
  • Helping to control blood pressure


FAQ's

If I have kidney disease, will I need dialysis?

The early stages of CKD can last for many years without the need of dialysis. But if kidneys fail, dialysis or a kidney transplant depending upon the severity will be needed..

If I have kidney disease, how long will it be before I need to start dialysis?

That depends on what stage of CKD you are in and how quickly it progresses.

When should I start dialysis?

It is recommended that dialysis should be started when kidney function drops to 15 percent or less and if you have severe symptoms caused by the kidney disease, like shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle cramps or nausea.

If I start Hemodialysis, how often will I have to get treatments?

The usual schedule for in-center Hemodialysis treatments is three times a week. The length of your treatment depends on what is prescribed. However, three to four hours is common.


Range Of Treatment Cost

500 - 800 USD

WHAT DOES DIALYSIS DO?

Dialysis generally performs the following functions and keeps the body in balance by incorporating the following functions:

  • Removing waste, salt and extra water that helps to prevent them from building up in the body
  • Keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in the blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate
  • Helping to control blood pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

If I have kidney disease, will I need dialysis?

The early stages of CKD can last for many years without the need of dialysis. But if kidneys fail, dialysis or a kidney transplant depending upon the severity will be needed..

If I have kidney disease, how long will it be before I need to start dialysis?

That depends on what stage of CKD you are in and how quickly it progresses.

When should I start dialysis?

It is recommended that dialysis should be started when kidney function drops to 15 percent or less and if you have severe symptoms caused by the kidney disease, like shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle cramps or nausea.

If I start Hemodialysis, how often will I have to get treatments?

The usual schedule for in-center Hemodialysis treatments is three times a week. The length of your treatment depends on what is prescribed. However, three to four hours is common.

Range of Treatment Cost

500 - 800 USD

Top Hospitals

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Fortis Hiranandani Hospital

Established in 2007, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi is an advanced tertiary care, multi-specialty hospital equipped with 149 beds and spread over an area of 1, 20,000 sq. ft. We possess wealth of medical expertise with the finest talents amongst doctors, nurses.....

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JCI
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Asian Heart Institute

Asian Heart Institute (AHI), India's No. 1 Heart Care Hospital, has been set up with an aim to provide world-class cardiac care in India. In just 13 years, we have treated more than 300,000 patients, and have completed over 35,000 angiographies and more than 20.....

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Suretech Hospital And Research Centre

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Rani Hospital

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Dentessentials, Mumbai

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Javitri Hospital & Test Tube Baby Centre

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Kailash Colony

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Karol Bagh

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Koramangala

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals Kanpur

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Top Doctors

DR SANDEEP GULERIA
Dr Sandeep Guleria

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR AMIT KUMAR MAHAPATRA
Dr Amit Kumar Mahapatra

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR SUNIL PRAKASH
Dr Sunil Prakash

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR SALIL  JAIN
Dr Salil Jain

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR PROF SUMAN LATA  NAYAK
Dr Prof Suman Lata Nayak

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR MANJU  AGGARWAL
Dr Manju Aggarwal

India

Specialty - Nephrology

Patient Stories

  1. My sister was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at a very young age which was a hard time for our family as a whole. All I wanted to do is try find her a cure at the earliest possible. A colleague of mine recommended India for treatment and we started looking online for the best possible Hospitals and we came across Medtravels. We filled up their query form and within a short time I received a call from their helpdesk, I shared all the reports with them and within a day’s time they provided me with all the necessary details. Medtravels also helped us with Visa Assistance and once we reached India, they ensured that the whole process is an easy ride. There interpreter was also of great help. After a successful surgery in India, my sister is now slowly moving towards the path of a normal life. I can’t thank Medtravels enough for all the help they have rendered to us. For our family, they are boon.

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Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that completes some of the functions otherwise done by healthy kidneys. It is done when your own kidneys can no longer perform the kidney functions. Dialysis can either be done in a hospital, or in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital, or at home. Certain kinds of acute kidney failure improve after treatments. In some cases of acute kidney failure, dialysis may be needed for a short time until the kidneys get better and then stop kidney dialysis.

In chronic or end-stage kidney failure treatment without dialysis is not possible as the kidneys do not get better and dialysis will be required for the rest of the life. The requirement of dialysis when you develop end-stage kidney failure usually happens by the time when you lose about 85 to 90 percent of the kidney function and have a GFR of <15.

TYPES OF DIALYSIS

Broadly there are two types of Dialysis:

  • Hemodialysis: In this procedure, an artificial kidney referred to as hemodialyzer is used to remove waste and extra chemicals and fluid from the blood. In this procedure, the doctor needs to make an access or an entry point into the blood vessels. This is done by minor surgery to your arm or leg. However, occasionally, an access is made with the help of a narrow plastic tube basically referred to as a catheter, which is inserted into the large vein of the neck. This type of access mostly temporary, but sometimes may be used for long-term treatment.
  • Peritoneal Dialysis: In this type of dialysis, the blood is cleaned within the body. The doctor will conduct surgery to place a plastic tube called a catheter into the abdomen to make an entry point. During the treatment, the peritoneal cavity is slowly filled with dialysate through the catheter. The blood stays in the arteries and veins that line the peritoneal cavity.

 

WHAT DOES DIALYSIS DO?

Dialysis generally performs the following functions and keeps the body in balance by incorporating the following functions:

  • Removing waste, salt and extra water that helps to prevent them from building up in the body
  • Keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in the blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate
  • Helping to control blood pressure

If I have kidney disease, will I need dialysis?

The early stages of CKD can last for many years without the need of dialysis. But if kidneys fail, dialysis or a kidney transplant depending upon the severity will be needed..

If I have kidney disease, how long will it be before I need to start dialysis?

That depends on what stage of CKD you are in and how quickly it progresses.

When should I start dialysis?

It is recommended that dialysis should be started when kidney function drops to 15 percent or less and if you have severe symptoms caused by the kidney disease, like shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle cramps or nausea.

If I start Hemodialysis, how often will I have to get treatments?

The usual schedule for in-center Hemodialysis treatments is three times a week. The length of your treatment depends on what is prescribed. However, three to four hours is common.

500 - 800 USD

Top Hospitals

Rating :

NABHNABL
Dialysis
Fortis Hiranandani Hospital

Established in 2007, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi is an advanced tertiary care, multi-specialty hospital equipped with 149 beds and spread over an area of 1, 20,000 sq. ft. We possess wealth of medical expertise with the finest talents amongst doctors, nurses.....

Rating :

JCI
Dialysis
Asian Heart Institute

Asian Heart Institute (AHI), India's No. 1 Heart Care Hospital, has been set up with an aim to provide world-class cardiac care in India. In just 13 years, we have treated more than 300,000 patients, and have completed over 35,000 angiographies and more than 20.....

Rating :

Dialysis
Suretech Hospital And Research Centre

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Rani Hospital

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Dentessentials, Mumbai

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Javitri Hospital & Test Tube Baby Centre

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Apollo Spectra Hospitals Kailash Colony

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Apollo Spectra Hospitals Karol Bagh

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Apollo Spectra Hospitals Koramangala

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Dialysis
Apollo Spectra Hospitals Kanpur

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Top Doctors

DR SANDEEP GULERIA
Dr Sandeep Guleria

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR AMIT KUMAR MAHAPATRA
Dr Amit Kumar Mahapatra

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR SUNIL PRAKASH
Dr Sunil Prakash

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR SALIL  JAIN
Dr Salil Jain

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR PROF SUMAN LATA  NAYAK
Dr Prof Suman Lata Nayak

India

Specialty - Nephrology

DR MANJU  AGGARWAL
Dr Manju Aggarwal

India

Specialty - Nephrology

  1. My sister was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at a very young age which was a hard time for our family as a whole. All I wanted to do is try find her a cure at the earliest possible. A colleague of mine recommended India for treatment and we started looking online for the best possible Hospitals and we came across Medtravels. We filled up their query form and within a short time I received a call from their helpdesk, I shared all the reports with them and within a day’s time they provided me with all the necessary details. Medtravels also helped us with Visa Assistance and once we reached India, they ensured that the whole process is an easy ride. There interpreter was also of great help. After a successful surgery in India, my sister is now slowly moving towards the path of a normal life. I can’t thank Medtravels enough for all the help they have rendered to us. For our family, they are boon.

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