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Advanced Kidney Dialysis - Safe, Comfortable, Transparent
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Healthy kidneys filter waste products, extra fluid and excess salts out of the blood around the clock. In kidney failure - whether sudden (acute kidney injury) or gradual (chronic kidney disease, often from diabetes and high blood pressure) - this filtering slows or stops. Wastes such as urea and creatinine build up, fluid collects in the body, and potassium can rise to dangerous levels that affect the heart.
Dialysis is a life-sustaining therapy that takes over the kidneys' filtering job. In haemodialysis, blood is gently drawn out, passed through an artificial kidney (dialyser) that removes wastes and extra fluid, and returned to the body - typically in four-hour sessions, two to three times a week. Peritoneal dialysis, done at home through a soft abdominal catheter, is an alternative for suitable patients. Dialysis is ongoing therapy, not surgery, and quality matters at every single session.
Axten Hospitals runs advanced dialysis units with modern machines, strict RO water quality standards, single-use dialysers on request, and trained nephrology teams supervising every sitting. Pricing is transparent and per-session, with honest monthly packages, zero surprise billing, cashless insurance support and a dedicated care coordinator who manages your schedule, reports and reviews.
Honest all-inclusive price₹1,800 - ₹4,000 per haemodialysis session (transparent monthly packages available; varies by city & dialyser type)See full cost breakdown
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Symptoms of Kidney Failure
- Swelling of the feet, ankles, face or around the eyes
- Breathlessness, especially on lying flat, due to fluid overload
- Persistent tiredness, weakness and poor concentration
- Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite
- Reduced urine output or frothy urine
- Severe itching and muscle cramps
- Confusion or drowsiness in advanced, untreated kidney failure
Risks of delaying treatment
- Skipping or delaying sessions lets fluid flood the lungs, causing life-threatening breathlessness
- Rising potassium can silently trigger fatal heart-rhythm disturbances without warning
- Accumulating wastes cause uraemia - vomiting, bleeding tendency, confusion and eventually coma
- Irregular dialysis worsens long-term heart and bone damage, and can jeopardise transplant fitness
How is kidney failure diagnosed?
Kidney failure is diagnosed with simple blood tests - serum creatinine and urea, from which the eGFR (estimated filtration rate) is calculated - along with electrolytes such as potassium, haemoglobin and blood gases. Urine tests for protein and an ultrasound of the kidneys establish the type and duration of kidney disease, and whether it is potentially reversible.
The decision to start dialysis is made by a nephrologist based on eGFR (usually when it falls below about 10-15), symptoms such as fluid overload, uncontrolled potassium, severe acidosis or uraemic complications. At Axten, this decision is explained openly, along with all options - haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant - so families choose with full understanding.
Benefits of advanced treatment
- Removes accumulated wastes and fluid, relieving swelling and breathlessness quickly
- Controls dangerous potassium levels that can trigger cardiac arrest
- Restores appetite, energy and clearer thinking within weeks of starting
- Modern machines and strict water standards make each session safer
- Lets patients continue work and family life on a planned schedule
- Keeps patients stable and fit while awaiting a kidney transplant
Types of kidney dialysis
Non-surgical options
- Haemodialysis - blood is cleaned through an artificial kidney machine at the hospital, usually in 4-hour sessions two to three times weekly
- Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) - the abdomen's natural lining filters the blood using sterile fluid exchanged at home through a soft catheter
- Conservative kidney care - symptom-focused medical management chosen by some elderly or very frail patients after honest counselling
Surgical & procedural options
- AV fistula creation - a minor operation joining an artery and vein in the arm, creating the safest long-term access for haemodialysis
- AV graft - a soft artificial tube placed when the patient's own veins are unsuitable for a fistula
- Tunnelled dialysis catheter (permcath) - a cuffed neck-vein catheter that allows dialysis immediately while a fistula matures
- Kidney transplant - the definitive treatment for suitable patients, freeing them from dialysis altogether
How the procedure is performed
A haemodialysis session at Axten begins with a weight and blood-pressure check to calculate exactly how much fluid should be removed. You rest on a comfortable recliner while two thin needles are placed in your AV fistula (or your catheter is connected). Blood flows to the dialyser - a filter with thousands of fine hollow fibres - where wastes and excess fluid pass out into the dialysis fluid, and the cleaned blood returns to your body continuously.
Each session typically lasts about four hours, during which only a small amount of blood is outside the body at any moment. You can read, watch a screen, sleep or talk; trained dialysis technicians and nurses monitor your parameters throughout, with a nephrologist supervising the unit. Most patients need two to three sessions per week, scheduled at fixed, convenient slots.
Dialysis is an ongoing therapy rather than a one-time procedure. Your Axten care team tracks monthly blood reports, adjusts your 'dry weight' and prescription as needed, manages anaemia and bone health medicines, and coordinates transplant evaluation if you are a candidate - all under one transparent, per-session pricing structure.
Recovery & aftercare
- Rest briefly after each session; mild tiredness on dialysis days is common and improves over weeks
- Follow your fluid limit strictly - weight gain between sessions should stay within the target your nephrologist sets
- Stick to the renal diet: controlled salt, potassium and phosphorus, with adequate protein
- Protect your fistula arm - no blood pressure checks, blood draws or heavy weights on that arm
- Take prescribed medicines for blood pressure, anaemia and bone health without fail
- Report fever, fistula problems, breathlessness or missed sessions to your Axten care coordinator immediately
Why Axten
Care that doesn't stop at the operating table
Every kidney dialysis package includes your surgeon's fee, OT and anaesthesia charges, hospital stay, standard medicines and post-procedure follow-ups - quoted once, in writing, before you decide.
- Talk with our experts
Share your reports on a free call. A specialist reviews your case the same day.
- Honest fixed quote
Receive one all-inclusive package price in writing - before you commit to anything.
- Insurance & paperwork
Our insurance desk secures cashless approval and completes every formality.
- Your procedure
A senior specialist operates at a partner hospital near you, on your scheduled date.
- Recovery & follow-ups
Free follow-up consultations and recovery monitoring until you are fully healed.
The Axten standard
Why patients choose Axten for kidney dialysis
For kidney dialysis, Axten focuses on the parts patients usually find stressful: confirming the right specialist, explaining the procedure clearly, locking the package price in writing and keeping recovery follow-ups organised.
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One written package
Surgeon, OT, anaesthesia, stay, standard medicines and follow-ups are itemised upfront.
Insurance handled early
Cashless eligibility, TPA paperwork and EMI options are checked before admission.
Coordinator-led recovery
A care coordinator keeps follow-ups, reports and recovery instructions organised.
FAQs about kidney dialysis
How many dialysis sessions are needed per week?
Most patients with established kidney failure need haemodialysis two to three times a week, with each session lasting about four hours. The exact frequency depends on your remaining kidney function, fluid gains, blood reports and symptoms. Your Axten nephrologist reviews these regularly and adjusts the schedule - the goal is adequate cleaning of the blood, confirmed by monthly tests, not a one-size-fits-all number.
Is dialysis painful?
The only discomfort is the brief needle placement in the fistula arm, similar to a blood test, and numbing cream can make even that easier. During the four-hour session itself you feel no pain - patients commonly read, sleep or watch something. Occasional cramps or a drop in blood pressure can occur and are managed immediately by the trained staff monitoring you throughout.
Can kidneys recover after starting dialysis?
It depends on the cause. In acute kidney injury - from severe infection, dehydration or certain medicines - kidneys often recover within days to weeks, and dialysis is stopped once they do. In chronic kidney disease, the damage is usually permanent and dialysis continues long-term unless a transplant is done. Your nephrologist will tell you honestly which situation applies to you.
What is an AV fistula and why is it important?
An AV fistula is created by a minor operation that joins an artery to a vein in your arm. Over six to eight weeks the vein enlarges and toughens, allowing smooth, high-flow dialysis with the lowest risk of infection and blockage - far safer than long-term neck catheters. Ideally, the fistula is made a few months before dialysis is expected to start.
What diet should a dialysis patient follow?
A renal diet limits salt (to control thirst and blood pressure), potassium-rich foods like coconut water, bananas and certain juices, and phosphorus-heavy items such as colas and processed foods - while ensuring enough good-quality protein, since dialysis removes some protein. Fluid intake is capped based on your urine output. Axten dieticians give you a practical, personalised Indian meal plan and update it with your monthly reports.
How much does dialysis cost, and is it covered by insurance?
At Axten, haemodialysis costs roughly ₹1,800-₹4,000 per session depending on city and dialyser type, with honest monthly packages and zero surprise billing - injections and consumables are itemised transparently upfront. Most health insurance policies and several government schemes cover maintenance dialysis, and our insurance desk arranges cashless approvals and paperwork so your family isn't burdened every week.
Can I work and travel while on dialysis?
Yes. Many of our patients continue jobs, businesses and family responsibilities by fixing dialysis slots around their routine - early morning and evening sessions are popular. For travel, dialysis can be pre-booked at a centre in your destination city; your care coordinator shares your prescription and reports so the session is seamless. Peritoneal dialysis offers even greater flexibility for eligible patients.
Is kidney transplant better than lifelong dialysis?
For medically suitable patients, a successful transplant generally offers longer survival, better energy levels and freedom from thrice-weekly sessions, so it is considered the best long-term treatment. However, it requires a donor, fitness for surgery and lifelong immunosuppressive medicines. Axten nephrologists evaluate every willing patient for transplant candidacy and keep you healthy on dialysis while the process is completed.
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