Dialysis at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Dialysis becomes part of a weekly routine, so how it is scheduled matters as much as the treatment itself. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a kidney hospital in Mumbai, and the Andheri East centre supports patients whose kidneys can no longer clear waste and extra fluid from the blood. Dialysis does this filtering for them, temporarily or as ongoing care. It is most often needed in advanced chronic kidney disease, and also in acute kidney injury, where kidneys fail suddenly and may recover. Dialysis in Andheri East, Mumbai is planned with the patient's work and travel in mind, wherever it is medically feasible.
Symptoms That Point Towards Dialysis
Doctors usually consider dialysis when kidney function reaches around 10 to 15 per cent of normal, or earlier if symptoms turn dangerous:
- Ongoing nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite
- Swelling in the legs, ankles or around the eyes
- Breathlessness from fluid near the lungs
- Confusion or poor concentration from uraemia
- Dangerously high potassium affecting heart rhythm
Blood test trends, symptom severity and the cause of kidney damage decide the timing for each person.
Preparation Before Dialysis
Preparation starts early. For haemodialysis, a vascular access, usually a fistula or graft, is created surgically and given weeks to mature. For peritoneal dialysis, a catheter is placed in the abdomen under local or general anaesthesia. Blood tests, a heart assessment and a medicines review are done first, and where the case allows, these assessments are planned together to cut repeat visits. Guidance on potassium, phosphorus, salt and fluid intake follows from a kidney specialist.
During a Session
For haemodialysis, the patient is connected through the access, with vital signs checked throughout. Many use the time to read or work on a laptop or phone. Mild fatigue or a fall in blood pressure can occur and is managed promptly. Patients on peritoneal dialysis can do exchanges at home after training, which makes it easier to fit treatment into the day.
Aftercare
Tiredness after haemodialysis usually eases within a few hours. Diet and fluid limits continue between sessions, and regular blood tests show how well waste and salts are controlled. The access site needs daily care to prevent infection or clotting. Peritoneal dialysis patients learn the signs of peritonitis, such as cloudy fluid or abdominal pain, and keep exchanges clean. Regular sessions and review visits are required as a part of dialysis care.
Treatment Options
Two main options exist, and the choice rests on medical suitability, schedule and preference.
- Haemodialysis
blood passes through a machine and a dialyser, which filters out waste and fluid, then returns to the body. Sessions run several hours, several times a week, at a centre or at home in some cases after training - Peritoneal dialysis
the abdominal lining filters the blood. Cleansing fluid enters through a catheter, absorbs waste and drains out, manually through the day or automatically overnight
Dialysis at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, dialysis is coordinated by nephrologists, dialysis technicians and nursing staff, who follow fluid balance, blood chemistry and access-site health over time. The department explains what to expect at each stage and adjusts schedules around work where medically feasible. Patients take part in the choice between haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Book a consultation with experienced nephrologists in Andheri East at CritiCare Asia Hospitals to discuss whether dialysis is the right next step.