Options Available in case of Kidney Failure

Kidney is one of the most critical organs of our body. The main function of our kidneys is to remove toxic substances and waste products from our body. Healthy kidneys do many useful jobs. They keep your whole body in balance. They also assist in building up red blood cells, and help control blood pressure. However, when you have a Kidney Failure, it means that your kidneys are damaged.

Acute Renal Failure is a stage when your Kidneys no longer function to the required expectations. There are couple of good and widely practiced treatments to treat Kidney Failure.

It is important to see a doctor whenever you come across any symptoms.  Your doctor will suggest the appropriate treatment based on these factors:

·         Your Symptoms

·         Associated Health conditions

·         Extent of damage caused to your Kidneys

·       Risk factors involved

NU Hospitals, one of the well-established and best Kidney speciality hospitals in Bangalore, has brought smiles to the faces of millions of faces by offering advanced treatments for Kidney Failure.

Before you choose a treatment for Kidney Failure, it is very important for both the patient and his/her family members to understand the treatment process completely. It is crucial to know the pros and cons of the surgery, the risk factors involved as well as the cost of the treatment.

It is equally important to be completely transparent while presenting your symptoms to your Nephrologist. Correct information will help him decide on the most suitable treatment. Usually, there are two types of treatment procedures that are commonly suggested.

·         Dialysis ( Haemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis)

·         Renal Transplant

In Haemodialysis, waste products and extra fluid is removed from your body. This procedure can be done at home or at a dialysis centre. During this process, the blood is pumped through soft tubes to a dialysis machine where it goes through a special filter called a dialyzer (also called an artificial kidney). After your blood is filtered, it is returned to your bloodstream.

In peritoneal dialysis (PD), your blood is cleaned inside your body, not outside your body. This procedure can be done at home too.

A kidney transplant is an operation that places a healthy kidney from another person into your body. The kidney may come from someone who has died or from a living donor who may be a close relative, spouse or friend.

Each of the above type of treatment procedure carries its own advantages and disadvantages. NU Hospitals, one of the foremost Kidney Hospitals in Bangalore has an excellent track record of treating Kidney Failures to the best satisfaction of its patients.