Treatment Duration
3 Hours
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Treatment Cost
₹ 2,500
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Kidneys are the vital organs of our human body performing various specialised functions, including controlling the volume of various body fluids, acid-base balance, electrolyte concentration and elimination of toxins from the body etc. In case of malfunctioning kidneys, the patient might face severe consequences such as chronic kidney disease (CKD). The only treatment for CKD is a kidney transplant or lifetime dialysis.
Procedure Name | Dialysis |
Alternative Name | Renal Replacement Therapy |
Conditions Treated | Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Nephritis, Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, End Stage Kidney Disease |
Benefits of Procedure |
Enhances life quality, Improves cognitive function, Nutritional benefits |
Treated By | Nephrologist |
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Dialysis is a medical procedure that aids in replacing the normal working of kidneys in people with non-functional kidneys. In this, the excess water, toxins, metabolic wastes and other solute substances are eliminated, and the blood is filtered. This technique is generally employed when 85-90% of the kidney function is lost.
There are three major types of dialysis each of which are employed accordingly:
Dialysis is used to treat the following conditions:
Usually, kidney failure is a consequence of several other serious health disorders that damage the kidneys over the years. Kidney failure is an end-stage of chronic renal disease. The most common reasons contributing to renal inadequacy are:
Dialysis is a life-saving procedure. However, there are various risks associated with the process:
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Usually, each hemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours and is done three times per week. Cost of each session ranges from about Rs.2500-Rs.5000.
Procedure Name | Cost Value |
Dialysis | Rs.2500-Rs.5000 |
Although fistulas take two to six weeks to mature whereas grafts are ready in two to six weeks, surgeons prefer to use fistulas because they are stronger and have a lower risk of infection than grafts. However, when a patient has narrow, clogged, or damaged veins, a transplant is recommended.
While dialysis is a safe operation, it does come with many problems and dangers. Itching, sleep issues, joint discomfort, and muscle cramping are some of the less significant symptoms. Others, such as high or low blood pressure, infection at the location, pericarditis, anaemia, and high potassium levels, are more harmful.
Yes, washing hands, surgical masks, using antiseptic wipes and checking supplies to assure cleanliness are all critical steps. It's done to prevent infection for both the patient and the health care staff involved. The patient must also follow a particular diet that is high in protein and low in potassium, phosphorus, and manage fluid consumption.
Yes, there are a few situations where dialysis is only required for a short time before kidney function restores. However, if dialysis is used to treat renal failure, it will be continued indefinitely or until the patient obtains a kidney transplant.
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Last Updated on: 30 November 2022
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