Kidney patient education, Mauritius
Kidney care, explained calmly.
Dialysis.mu is a clear, reassuring patient-education resource on kidney health and dialysis, explaining chronic kidney disease, treatment options and daily living for patients in Mauritius.
Reviewed against National Kidney Foundation and NHS patient guidance.
One kidney, one filter loop: the whole idea of dialysis in one drawing.
Know your kidney numbers
eGFR, creatinine and urine tests explained in plain language, and what the results mean.
Spot the early signs
Swelling, fatigue and changes in urination, what they can mean and when to act.
Understand your options
Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant, compared simply and clearly.
Protect what you have
Diet, blood pressure and habits that help slow kidney disease in real life.
Patient tools
Built for the questions kidney patients actually ask
What is Dialysis.mu?
Dialysis.mu is an educational resource about kidney health, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis, written in plain language for patients and families in Mauritius. The kidneys quietly filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, balance minerals, and help regulate blood pressure, and when they lose function the effects reach almost every part of the body. The site explains how kidneys work, what common test results such as eGFR and creatinine mean, and how conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys over time. It also walks through what dialysis is, how haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis differ, what a typical treatment involves, and the questions worth asking a care team when kidney function declines. Articles cover daily life too: eating and drinking with kidney disease, managing energy, and preparing for conversations about transplant. A kidney diagnosis can feel overwhelming, so everything here is written to be calm, clear, and honest. Dialysis.mu does not diagnose or treat, and it does not replace a nephrologist or dialysis team; its goal is to help people in Mauritius understand their kidneys and take an informed part in their own care.
Frequently asked questions
What do the kidneys actually do?
The kidneys filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood, which leave the body as urine. They also help control blood pressure, keep minerals such as potassium and phosphate in balance, support red blood cell production, and help maintain healthy bones. Because they do so many jobs at once, failing kidneys can cause symptoms across the whole body.
What is chronic kidney disease, and why is it often found late?
Chronic kidney disease means the kidneys have been gradually losing function over months or years, most often because of diabetes or high blood pressure. In its early stages it usually causes no symptoms, so it is commonly discovered through routine blood and urine tests rather than through how a person feels. That is why regular checks matter, especially for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease.
What is dialysis, and when is it needed?
Dialysis is a treatment that takes over part of the kidneys' filtering work when they can no longer keep the body in balance. It removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood, and it is usually considered when kidney failure is advanced and symptoms or test results show the body is no longer coping. The right time to start is an individual decision made together with a kidney care team.
What is the difference between haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
Haemodialysis filters the blood through a machine, typically at a dialysis centre several times a week, while peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen as a natural filter and is usually done at home, often daily. Each option has practical, medical, and lifestyle trade-offs, and neither is universally better. Which one suits a person best depends on their health, home situation, and preferences, decided with their care team.
Is the information on Dialysis.mu a substitute for medical advice?
No. Dialysis.mu publishes general education about kidney health and dialysis, not personalised medical advice, and it cannot diagnose or treat any condition. Decisions about kidney care, dialysis, or transplant should always be made with a qualified doctor or kidney care team who knows your full situation. The content here is meant to support those conversations, not replace them.
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