Treatment for Chronic Kidney Diseases

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Your kidneys are two bean shaped organs located in the lower back. They play an important role in the body by functioning as filters. They help in cleaning wastes and getting rid of extra fluids from the body .The kidney also produces and balances many hormones and chemicals necessary for normal function of the body. Kidneys can be affected on a temporary basis termed as Acute kidney injury or a permanent basis which is called as Chronic kidney disease .Chronic Kidney disease ranges from near normal kidney function [stage1] to kidney failure [stage5] which requires dialysis or transplant .The treatment options vary depending upon the stage of the disease and are aimed at slowing the progress for better quality of life.

When the kidney disease progresss to end stage the patients need either dialysis or kidney transplantation. Dialysis options-Apex kidney care offers various dialysis choices that can suit your personal lifestyle.

  • In center hemodialysis-You will be looked after by caring and trained professional dialysis nurses and technicians .This modality also gives you an opportunity to interact with other fellow patients on hemodialysis.
  • Peritoneal dialysis-Needle free dialysis done in the comfort of home or work involving fluid exchange thrice a day via the abdomen
  • Home-hemodialysis-Perform hemodialysis in the privacy of your own home with the assistance of a trained technician.

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