Dialysis services suspended at Sikkim's STNM Hospital due to water contamination

Sikkim: Muddy water dampens dialysis services at STNM Hospital

Gangtok: A water contamination issue at Sikkim’s STNM Hospital has led to a temporary halt in dialysis services, drawing criticism from the public and patients’ families. The issue was highlighted by patients and their relatives days ago, highlighting how dialysis services couldn’t be carried out. On May 20, Health Minister Gay Tshering Dhungel addressed the […] The post Sikkim: Muddy water dampens dialysis services at STNM Hospital appeared fir…

Dialysis services suspended at Sikkim's STNM Hospital due to water contamination

Gangtok, May 20 (PTI) In a setback to patients suffering from kidney ailments, state-run STNM Hospital in Sikkim's Gangtok has temporarily suspended its dialysis services due to water contamination in the wake of continuous rainfall in the region, an official said on Tuesday.The dialysis services have been suspended since Monday, and are likely to resume next week, said.According to a public notice issued by the hospital authorities, the reverse…

Patient Information: What Is Dialysis?

This JAMA Patient Page describes dialysis options for people with kidney failure and the potential complications of dialysis.