Myths and Facts about Dialysis | Best Kidney Hospital In India | AINU

Myth: The only option for receiving dialysis treatment is to travel to a centre at least three times per week for hours at a time.
Fact: Dialysis can be done in many ways: You can do hemodialysis which is done in a dialysis unit, a hospital or in the comfort of your own home. Or, you can do peritoneal dialysis which is done in your home. You and your doctor decide which form of dialysis and place is best for you, and based on your medical condition and your wishes.

Myth: Dialysis is painful.
Fact: Depending on the form of dialysis you choose, if you are on hemodialysis you may have some discomfort when the needles are put into your fistula or graft, but most patients usually have no other problems. The dialysis treatment itself is painless. However, some patients may have a drop in their blood pressure that could lead to nausea, vomiting, headaches or cramps. However, if you take care to follow your kidney diet and fluid restrictions these types of side effects can be avoided.

Myth: Dialysis is a death sentence.
Fact: No, dialysis is a life sentence. When you, your family and doctor decide that it is time for you to undergo dialysis what you all are saying is that you want to live your life and feel better.

Myth: Due to time constraints and exhaustion, dialysis patients can't travel.
Fact: Dialysis centres are located in every part of India and in many foreign countries. The treatment is standardized. You must make an appointment for dialysis treatments at another centre before you go. Your facility social worker can inform you about what you need to do. Regarding exhaustion, if you take care of yourself and follow your doctor's recommendations you should feel fine.

Myth: Dialysis patients do not have the time or energy to work.
Fact: Many dialysis patients can go back to work or school after they have gotten used to dialysis.

Myth: Dialysis patients have no say in their treatment.
Fact: You as a patient have a great deal of control over your treatments. Patients have a Bill of Rights which includes quality care, privacy, medical information, social work and dietary counselling

Myth: As a dialysis patient, I will feel alone and will be a burden to my family
Fact: Many dialysis patients, once they become accustomed to their dialysis treatments, actually start to feel much better than they did prior to starting dialysis and feel much less of a burden to their families. Also, many get involved in volunteer activities to help other people like themselves, for example participating in kidney awareness activities.

Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) is the best kidney hospital in India,

providing world-class treatment for all your renal problems. AINU hospitals successfully completed 500 robotic surgeries and proven to be the best kidney transplant hospital in India.

AINU is known for the best urology hospital in India by providing world-class healthcare experts

to help from all urological problems for men and women of all ages, also known for the best urology hospital in Hyderabad.

The department of nephrology at AINU is supported by accomplished, experienced nephrologists who perform Kidney biopsy, SLED, Plasmapheresis, Hemodiafiltration. We perform Kidney transplants also. AINU offers Hemodialysis and Plasma Dialysis (Plasmapheresis). We have catheterization laboratories.

AINU is known for the best nephrology hospital in India by providing comprehensive treatment for all nephrological problems.

AINU is the best hospital for prostate treatment in India by following an approach to prostate cancer care.

The treatment is given using lasers, in which we are the leaders in the field.

AINU has a team of qualified urologists trained in advanced surgical treatment methods like

robotic surgery to treat patients with urologic cancers and known for the best Uro Oncology hospital in India.