DIALYSIS TREATMENT AT SARKAR HOSPITAL, AGRA
What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer able to function properly. Healthy kidneys filter waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood. When the kidneys fail, these harmful substances—such as urea, creatinine, and acids—accumulate in the body.
At Sarkar Hospital, Agra, dialysis performs the essential work of the kidneys by removing waste products, excess fluids, and balancing electrolytes, helping patients maintain a stable and healthy life.
Why Do People Need Dialysis?
Dialysis becomes necessary when a person develops advanced or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or kidney failure. Common causes include:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases (such as lupus)
Chronic kidney disease of unknown cause
Kidney failure may develop gradually over time or suddenly due to severe illness, injury, or infection. In some cases of acute kidney failure, kidney function may recover with timely treatment.
Kidney disease has five stages. In Stage 5, kidney function falls below 15%, and dialysis or kidney transplantation is essential for survival.
Is Dialysis a Serious Treatment?
Yes. Dialysis is a critical and essential treatment. Without dialysis or a kidney transplant, kidney failure is fatal. If dialysis is stopped or not initiated when needed, toxins accumulate in the blood (a condition called uremia), which can be life-threatening within days or weeks.
How Common is Dialysis?
Dialysis is widely used worldwide. More than 2 million people globally rely on dialysis or kidney transplantation to manage kidney failure.
TYPES OF DIALYSIS AVAILABLE AT SARKAR HOSPITAL, AGRA
1. Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is the most commonly used form of dialysis.
How it works:
Blood is removed from the body through a vein (usually in the arm)
It passes through a dialyzer (artificial kidney) that filters waste
Clean blood is returned to the body
Treatment schedule:
Usually 3 sessions per week
Each session lasts 3–4 hours
Available as in-center dialysis or home dialysis (for selected patients)
Before starting hemodialysis, a vascular access (artery and vein connection) is created surgically to allow smooth blood flow during treatment.
2. Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis uses the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) as a natural filter.
How it works:
A dialysis fluid (dialysate) is introduced into the abdomen
Waste products move from the blood into the fluid
The fluid is then drained outside the body
Types of Peritoneal Dialysis:
CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis)
Manual exchanges
Performed 3–5 times daily
APD (Automated Peritoneal Dialysis)
Uses a machine
Usually done overnight while sleeping
A soft catheter is surgically placed in the abdomen before starting treatment.
WHY CHOOSE SARKAR HOSPITAL, AGRA FOR DIALYSIS?
✔ Experienced Nephrologists & Dialysis Specialists
✔ Advanced dialysis machines and strict infection control
✔ Emergency dialysis support
✔ Personalized care plans
✔ Nutritional counseling & long-term kidney care