Hemodialysis Treatment in India
About Hemodialysis
Key Highlights
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Effectively removes waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the bloodstream.Helps control blood pressure and balance essential electrolytes like potassium and sodium.Manages symptoms of kidney failure such as nausea, fatigue, and swelling.Can be a life-sustaining treatment while awaiting a kidney transplant.Allows for a structured, supervised treatment schedule, often performed at dedicated dialysis centers.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) where kidney function is less than 10-15%.
- Severe Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) causing a dangerous buildup of waste products.
- Symptoms of uremia, such as confusion, nausea, pericarditis, or uncontrolled itching.
- Difficulty managing fluid overload leading to pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
- Dangerously high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) that cannot be controlled by medication.
- Severe metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood) due to kidney failure.
How to prepare
- Creation of vascular access, typically an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or graft, weeks to months before starting regular dialysis.
- For immediate need, a temporary central venous catheter may be placed in the neck or chest.
- Comprehensive evaluation by a nephrologist including blood tests, imaging, and cardiovascular assessment.
- Discussion of dietary and fluid intake restrictions (renal diet) to follow.
- Review of all current medications with the healthcare team for necessary adjustments.
- Psychological counseling and education about the dialysis process and lifestyle changes.
Risks & possible complications
- Hypotension (low blood pressure) during or after treatment.
- Muscle cramps, often in the legs.
- Infection or clotting at the vascular access site.
- Anemia due to blood loss and reduced erythropoietin production.
- Electrolyte imbalances and irregular heart rhythms.
- Disequilibrium syndrome (headache, nausea, confusion) from rapid fluid/electrolyte shifts.
- Long-term risks include bone disease, amyloidosis, and cardiovascular complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-treatment: Vital signs are monitored until stable; patients may feel fatigued.
- Care of the vascular access site is crucial to prevent infection and ensure proper function.
- Adherence to a strict renal diet, limiting potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and fluid intake.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the nephrologist to adjust dialysis prescription and medications.
- Management of side effects like anemia with medications (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents).
- Emotional and psychological support is often recommended to cope with the chronic treatment regimen.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing treatment; immediate recovery from each session is 1-2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hemodialysis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hemodialysis 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 hemodialysis. 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 hemodialysis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 4 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing treatment; immediate recovery from each session is 1-2 hours | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 14 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing treatment; immediate recovery from each session is 1-2 hours | Know More |
Top hospitals for Hemodialysis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated nephrology teams and experience managing patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Ananya Mehta, a 58-year-old retired school...
Ananya Mehta, a 58-year-old retired school principal from Mumbai, had managed type 2 diabetes for 20 years. Over the past year, she experienced debilitating fatigue, persistent nausea, and severe swelling in her legs and ankles. Blood tests revealed her kidney function had plummeted to 10% (Stage 5 CKD), a consequence of diabetic nephropathy. Her nephrologist, Dr. Kapoor, explained that her kidneys could no longer filter toxins or remove excess fluid, making hemodialysis a life-sustaining necessity. Ananya began thrice-weekly, 4-hour sessions at a dialysis center. The first few treatments were exhausting, with cramps and dizziness, but the clinical staff helped her adjust. After a month, her nausea vanished, her energy improved, and the swelling subsided. Emotionally, she grappled with grief over her lost independence and the rigid schedule, feeling tethered to a machine. However, joining a patient support group helped. She now focuses on the dialysis as a 'part-time job' that allows her to enjoy time with her grandchildren, finding a new equilibrium between acceptance and living fully.
Nephrologists for Hemodialysis
Explore experienced nephrologists who regularly perform hemodialysis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 15 Years Experience
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- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
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- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 35 Years Experience
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- 18 Years Experience
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- 27 Years Experience
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- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore