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DHS Hospital has eight beds exclusively reserved for dialysis. The dialysis equipment is imported from Germany.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all 5 stages of kidney damage, from very mild damage in Stage 1 to complete kidney failure in Stage 5. The stages of kidney disease are based on how well the kidneys can do their job – to filter waste and extra fluid out of the blood. In the early stages of kidney disease, your kidneys are still able to filter out waste from the blood. In the later stages, your kidneys have to work harder to get rid of waste, and may stop working altogether.
What does dialysis do? When your kidneys fail, dialysis does the work of your kidneys by removing waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body. It keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. helping to control blood pressure.
The eGFR is a blood test that measures how well the kidneys filter waste from the blood. The stages of kidney disease are based on the eGFR number. Some of the other tests used for checking kidney function are Blood Urea, Serum Creatinine, Proteins in Urine and Ultrasonography of Kidneys.
There are five stages of Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD.
It means kidney damage and an eGFR greater than 90.
In Stage 1 kidney disease there is mild kidney damage, and usually no symptoms. If you have Stage 1 kidney disease, it is important to consult to your doctor about how to prevent further kidney damage. Most of the time an eGFR greater than 90 means the kidneys are healthy and working well. If you have Stage 1 kidney disease, this means you have other signs of kidney damage even though your eGFR is normal. Signs of kidney damage could be protein in your urine or physical damage to the kidneys.
Stage 2 kidney disease means kidney damage and an eGFR between 60 and 89.
In Stage 2 kidney disease there is mild kidney damage, and usually no symptoms. If you have Stage 2 kidney disease, it is important to take your doctor’s advice about how to prevent your kidney damage from getting worse. Most of the time an eGFR between 60 and 89 means the kidneys are healthy and working well. If you have Stage 2 kidney disease, this means you have other signs of kidney damage even though your eGFR is normal. Signs of kidney damage could be protein in your urine or physical damage to the kidneys.
Stage 3 kidney disease is an eGFR between 30 and 59.
Stage 3 kidney disease means the kidneys are moderately damaged and are not working as well as they should. Stage 3 kidney disease is separated into two stages; Stage 3a and Stage 3b. Stage 3a is an eGFR between 45 and 59. Stage 3b is an eGFR between 30 and 44. Many people with Stage 3 kidney disease do not have any symptoms. But if there are symptoms, some of the more common ones are:
By Stage 3 kidney disease, you are more likely to have health complications as a result of waste building up in your body. Common complications from kidney disease are high blood pressure, anaemia, and bone disease.
To keep your kidney disease from getting worse, follow the same steps for living a healthy lifestyle as described in Stage 1. There are other things you can do in Stage 3 to keep your kidney disease from getting worse:
Stage 4 kidney disease is an eGFR between 15 and 30. Stage 4 kidney disease means your kidneys are moderately or severely damaged and are not working nearly as well as they should. Stage 4 kidney disease should be taken very seriously. It is the last stage of kidney disease before kidney failure. By Stage 4 kidney disease, it becomes more common to have symptoms. Some of the more common symptoms are:
Other health complications as a result of waste building up in your body like high blood pressure, anaemia, and bone disease will worsen.
When you have Stage 4 kidney disease, this is the time to start talking with your nephrologist about how to prepare for kidney failure. Once your kidneys have failed, you will need to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant to live. You can start planning for dialysis or kidney transplant before you reach kidney failure.
There are several things you should consider when getting ready for dialysis. Your nephrologist will choose the proper method of dialysis, which blood vessels are to be used for dialysis and consider your finances and employment.
Stage 5 kidney disease is an eGFR less than 15. Stage 5 kidney disease means the kidneys are getting very close to failure or have completely failed. It has severe symptoms because the kidneys have stopped working. If your kidneys fail, toxins and wastes build up in your blood which makes you very sick. Some of the symptoms of kidney failure are:
Once your kidneys have failed, you will need to start regular dialysis or have a kidney transplant to live.
If you are able to find a living kidney donor, you may not need to start dialysis at all. It is possible to have a transplant when your kidneys are getting close to failure. There are many things to consider as you prepare for transplant. Your nephrologist will guide and counsel you for Kidney Transplant.
Apart from the clinical departments DHS hospital has many critical and crucial supportive facilities. These insure prompt and quality patient care.
DialysisDHS hospital is the best place for patients needing lifetime dialysis. Our ultra-modern dialysis machines give the best results.
AmbulanceDHS hospital arranges ambulance transfer patients 24x7. The ambulance staff is trained to take care of the patient during transit.
Day Care ServicesPatients are admitted and discharged on the same day. Services include chemotherapy, arthroscopy, endoscopy, eye & ENT surgery, appendectomy, hernia etc.
Auditorium for SeminarsUnless you know about common diseases, you cannot get the best treatment. DHS hospital organizes regular health education seminars for patients.
PharmacyIt ensures the right medicines at the right place at the right time, stored at the right temperature, available 24x7.
ICU on wheelsWhen ‘time is life’, this is the only transport option for critically ill patients. DHS hospital organizes ICU on wheels.
