Kidney Failure Treatment in India
About Kidney Failure
Key Highlights
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Life-Sustaining Treatment: Dialysis or transplant replaces essential kidney function to remove toxins and excess fluid.Symptom Management: Effectively controls complications like fatigue, nausea, swelling, and high blood pressure.Improved Quality of Life: Allows patients to maintain daily activities and well-being despite kidney failure.listrongPersonalized Care Plans:/strong Treatment is tailored (dialysis type, medication, diet) to each patient's specific health status and lifestyle./lilistrongLong-Term Specialist Support:/strong Provides continuous monitoring and management by a kidney specialist (nephrologist)./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) where kidney function is typically below 15% of normal (GFR < 15 mL/min).
- Severe symptoms of kidney failure unmanageable by medication alone, such as persistent nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or confusion (uremia).
- Dangerously high levels of potassium, acid, or fluid in the blood that pose an immediate health risk.
- Preparation for a kidney transplant while on the waiting list.
- Acute kidney injury that does not recover and progresses to requiring permanent renal replacement therapy.
How to prepare
- Vascular Access Creation: For hemodialysis, a minor surgery is needed weeks in advance to create a fistula, graft, or catheter.
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement: A catheter is surgically placed into the abdomen for peritoneal dialysis.
- Comprehensive Health Evaluation: Includes blood tests, imaging, and cardiac assessment to determine the safest treatment approach.
- Dietary Counseling: Meeting with a renal dietitian to learn about fluid, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium restrictions.
- Education & Training: Patients and caregivers are trained on the dialysis process, whether at a center or for home dialysis.
- Psychological Support: Counseling to help cope with the diagnosis and the demands of long-term treatment.
Risks & possible complications
- Dialysis-Related: Low blood pressure, muscle cramps, infections (especially at access sites), anemia, and bone disease.
- Access Site Complications: Infection, clotting, or aneurysm formation in fistulas or grafts.
- Cardiovascular Stress: Increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
- Transplant-Specific Risks: Organ rejection, side effects from lifelong immunosuppressant medications (increased infection/cancer risk).
- General Long-Term Risks: Nutritional deficiencies, depression, and a significant impact on quality of life and daily routine.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Dialysis: Patients may feel tired; rest is advised. Vital signs are monitored for stability.
- Access Site Care: Keeping the fistula, graft, or catheter site clean and dry to prevent infection is crucial.
- Medication Adherence: Strictly following prescribed medications for blood pressure, anemia, and mineral balance.
- Diet & Fluid Management: Adhering to renal dietary guidelines and fluid intake limits between dialysis sessions.
- Regular Follow-ups: Frequent appointments with the nephrologist for lab tests and treatment plan adjustments.
- Lifestyle Adaptation: Incorporating the treatment schedule (e.g., 3-4 times weekly dialysis) into daily life, with support for mental health.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days (for access creation or transplant evaluation; dialysis is typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing/Lifelong (Initial adaptation to routine takes 4-8 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering kidney failure in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for kidney failure 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 kidney failure. 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 kidney failure compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 15 Thousand – 50 Thousand | 0-3 days (for access creation or transplant evaluation; dialysis is typically outpatient) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong (Initial adaptation to routine takes 4-8 weeks) | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 52.5 Thousand – 175 Thousand | 0-3 days (for access creation or transplant evaluation; dialysis is typically outpatient) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong (Initial adaptation to routine takes 4-8 weeks) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Kidney Failure in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated nephrology teams and experience managing patients undergoing kidney failure.
Hyderabad, India
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John Verma, a 58-year-old accountant and...
John Verma, a 58-year-old accountant and father of two, had managed his type 2 diabetes for over a decade. Over the past year, he experienced relentless fatigue, swelling in his ankles, and a loss of appetite. Routine bloodwork revealed his kidney function had plummeted to 15%. His nephrologist, Dr. Lee, explained that his kidneys were failing due to diabetic nephropathy. With a heavy heart, Dr. Lee recommended starting hemodialysis. John began thrice-weekly sessions at a clinic, finding the four-hour treatments exhausting and restrictive. Initially, he felt despair and anger, mourning the loss of his independence. After three months, dialysis stabilized him. His energy improved, the swelling subsided, and he could enjoy meals with his family again. While life now revolves around a treatment schedule, John feels grateful for the extra time and has found a supportive community at the clinic, shifting his perspective from loss to managed hope.
Nephrologists for Kidney Failure
Explore experienced nephrologists who regularly perform kidney failure and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 17 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 5 Years Experience
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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