Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment in India
About Chronic Kidney Disease
Key Highlights
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Personalized Care Plan: Tailored management strategy based on the specific stage and cause of CKD.Progression Slowing: Aims to delay the decline of kidney function and postpone the need for dialysis.Complication Management: Addresses associated issues like high blood pressure, anemia, bone disease, and electrolyte imbalances.listrongMultidisciplinary Approach:/strong Often involves dietitians, diabetes specialists, and vascular surgeons for comprehensive care./lilistrongPreparation for Future:/strong Guides patients through education and planning for potential dialysis or transplantation./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistently elevated serum creatinine and reduced estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73m²) for over 3 months.
- Presence of kidney damage markers like persistent proteinuria (protein in urine) or abnormal kidney imaging.
- Underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, or polycystic kidney disease.
- Recurrent kidney stones or urinary tract obstructions leading to kidney damage.
- Family history of hereditary kidney diseases.
- Symptoms of advanced CKD like fatigue, swelling, nausea, loss of appetite, or changes in urination.
How to prepare
- Initial Consultation: Detailed medical history review, physical exam, and discussion of symptoms.
- Diagnostic Tests: Blood tests (creatinine, eGFR, electrolytes), urine tests (albumin-to-creatinine ratio), and often a kidney ultrasound.
- Lifestyle Assessment: Evaluation of diet, fluid intake, smoking, and medication use (including over-the-counter drugs).
- Vascular Access Planning: For advanced CKD, early discussion and potential procedure for creating dialysis access (e.g., AV fistula).
- Education: Learning about kidney-friendly diets (low sodium, potassium, phosphorus), medication adherence, and blood pressure monitoring.
Risks & possible complications
- Disease Progression: Risk of advancing to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplant.
- Cardiovascular Events: Significantly increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
- Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances: Can lead to swelling, high potassium (hyperkalemia), and acidosis.
- Bone Disease (Renal Osteodystrophy): Weakening of bones due to calcium and phosphorus imbalances.
- Anemia: Decreased production of red blood cells leading to fatigue and weakness.
- Infections: Increased susceptibility, especially if on immunosuppressants post-transplant or with dialysis access sites.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Ongoing Monitoring: Regular follow-up visits with the nephrologist for blood and urine tests to track progression.
- Lifestyle Adherence: Strict commitment to prescribed diet, fluid restrictions, medications, and blood pressure control.
- Symptom Management: Addressing fatigue, itching, or other uremic symptoms with medications and dietary adjustments.
- Dialysis Transition: If required, recovery involves adapting to the dialysis schedule and caring for the access site.
- Post-Transplant Care: If a transplant is received, lifelong immunosuppressive medications and monitoring for rejection are essential.
- Mental Health Support: Counseling or support groups to help cope with the chronic nature of the disease.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (for management) to 5-7 days (for dialysis access surgery or transplant)
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Expected recovery time:
Lifelong management; specific interventions (e.g., access surgery) require 2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering chronic kidney disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for chronic kidney disease in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform chronic kidney disease. MediFyr helps you compare nephrologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for chronic kidney disease compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 50 Thousand – 1.5 Million | 0 days (for management) to 5-7 days (for dialysis access surgery or transplant) | ~ Lifelong management; specific interventions (e.g., access surgery) require 2-6 weeks | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 175 Thousand – 5.25 Million | 0 days (for management) to 5-7 days (for dialysis access surgery or transplant) | ~ Lifelong management; specific interventions (e.g., access surgery) require 2-6 weeks | Know More |
Top hospitals for Chronic Kidney Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated nephrology teams and experience managing patients undergoing chronic kidney disease.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Sai Saxena, a 58-year-old software engineer...
Sai Saxena, a 58-year-old software engineer and father of two, had managed his type 2 diabetes for over a decade. Over the past year, he noticed increasing fatigue, persistent puffiness around his eyes, and difficulty concentrating at work. His primary care physician ran tests revealing elevated creatinine and protein in his urine. A nephrologist confirmed Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), largely due to diabetic nephropathy. The doctor recommended a multi-pronged approach: strict blood pressure and blood sugar control with new medications, a renal diet low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, and preparation for eventual kidney replacement therapy. Sai began meeting with a renal dietitian and a nurse educator. The initial adjustment was overwhelming, learning to read food labels, taking multiple new pills, and the constant fear of dialysis. Six months into treatment, his kidney function has stabilized. While not improved, the decline has slowed significantly. Emotionally, Sai moved from shock and denial to a determined, proactive mindset. He now sees his care plan not as a restriction, but as a way to preserve his health for his family, though he still grapples with anxiety about the future.
Nephrologists for Chronic Kidney Disease
Explore experienced nephrologists who regularly perform chronic kidney disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 17 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 5 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 13 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 15 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 34 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
- 16 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 44 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 9 Years Experience
- Nephrologist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore