The kidneys perform essential life-sustaining functions: filtering waste products, balancing bodily fluids, regulating blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production. When kidney function progressively declines over months or years, it leads to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

At Saroja Multispeciality Hospital in Nalasopara East, our Department of Nephrology and modern 24/7 Dialysis Unit provide life-saving care for renal patients.

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stages

CKD is categorized into 5 stages based on the Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR):

• Stage 1–2 (Mild): Kidney damage with normal or slightly reduced eGFR. Often asymptomatic.
• Stage 3 (Moderate): Noticeable decline in filtering capacity. Swelling (edema) and fatigue may appear.
• Stage 4 (Severe): Advanced reduction in kidney function. Preparation for renal replacement therapy begins.
• Stage 5 (End-Stage Renal Disease - ESRD): Kidneys lose over 85–90% of filtering ability. Dialysis or kidney transplantation becomes necessary to sustain life.

Common Causes & Risk Factors for Kidney Damage

The two leading causes of chronic renal failure are:

• Diabetes Mellitus: High blood sugar damages delicate renal micro-vessels (Diabetic Nephropathy). Consult our Diabetology Clinic.
• Uncontrolled Hypertension: High blood pressure damages kidney blood vessels, reducing blood flow to nephrons.
• Glomerulonephritis & Recurrent Infections: Chronic kidney inflammation or untreated urinary tract infections.
• Over-the-Counter Painkillers: Long-term abuse of NSAID pain relievers.

Recognizing Early Symptoms of Kidney Failure

Seek evaluation at our Pathology Laboratory for renal function blood tests if you experience:

• Swelling around feet, ankles, hands, or face (edema).
• Unexplained fatigue, weakness, or pale skin (anemia).
• Changes in urination frequency, foamy urine, or dark/bloody urine.
• Persistent nausea, loss of appetite, or metallic taste in the mouth.
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure despite medication.

How Hemodialysis Works at Saroja Hospital

Hemodialysis is a safe, painless treatment that performs the filtering work of failing kidneys. During a session:

• Blood flows gently through an AV Fistula or catheter into a specialized dialyzer machine.
• The dialyzer filters toxins, urea, and excess water from the blood before safely returning purified blood to the body.
• Sessions typically last 3 to 4 hours, conducted 2 to 3 times per week based on nephrologist instructions.

Our Dialysis Center in Nalasopara East provides comfortable recliner beds, strict single-use dialyzer protocols, and continuous medical supervision.

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