What is hemodialysis and how does the procedure work?

Dear Anita Paul ji

If the doctor has advised immediate haemodialysis, please do not delay it while looking for a hospital. Take the patient to the nearest hospital with a nephrology and dialysis facility.

We can help you connect with a suitable doctor and partner hospital in Bangalore. Until then, please follow these precautions

What You Should Do Now

• Keep the patient's previous reports and prescriptions ready.

• Carry recent kidney function, potassium, sodium and other blood-test reports, if available.

• Take the list of all current medicines.

• Follow the fluid and diet restrictions already advised by the kidney doctor.

• Do not give extra fluids or electrolyte drinks unless the doctor has advised them.

• Do not give painkillers or other medicines on your own, especially without checking with the kidney doctor.

• Keep the patient rested and do not leave them alone if they are feeling very weak or unwell.

When You Should Go to Emergency Immediately

Please go to the nearest emergency department immediately if the patient has severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe weakness, confusion, fainting, seizures, very little or no urine, repeated vomiting, or severe swelling.

Please share the patient's current medical reports and the exact dialysis advice from the doctor. We can help guide you toward a suitable partner hospital in Bangalore. Please do not worry; getting timely medical care is the most important step right now.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth