Rajesh Pillay from Fiji Receives Stem Cell Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in India

 

Rajesh Pillay, who is from Fiji and just 48 years old, started having issues like fatigue about a year ago. He started noticing swelling in the limbs, and urinary issues like foamy urine. However, he did not take any treatment as the symptoms were mild. It was only when he realised that these problems have started interfering with his everyday routine and his body could not cope up with everyday energy requirements, he decided to visit India and get himself treated. Read more to know the complete story.

 

 

Hunt for the best hospital

Since Rajesh was sure that India is the best place to get the treatment, he started looking for the best hospitals. During his research, he found out about Vaidam Health which could facilitate his journey in India. Rajesh posted a query related to his problem and shortly received a callback. One of the case managers from Vaidam Health took his reports and shared them with some of the best nephrologists in India. After some while, she provided him with some doctor’s opinion and shared some profiles of kidney hospitals and doctors. 

 

Process for medical visa application

The case manager arranged a Visa Invitation Letter from the hospital. The medical visa was also applied by another team member. Rajesh received his visa with 72 hours of the application. Finally, he arrived in India on August 3rd, 2019. At the airport, he was received by another team member and taken to the hotel. His hotel was booked before her arrival as per her preferences. 

 

An Insight into the treatment in the hospital

Rajesh Pillay was assisted from the airport to the hotel. In a little while, his appointment was scheduled with one of the best nephrology doctors in India, who has treated many kidney patients in his career. During his appointment, he gave a detailed case history related to all his issues. The doctor ordered further investigations and ultimately revealed that he has Chronic Kidney Disease, which is at stage 3. 

At first, Rajesh was taken aback. However, eventually, the doctor talked to him patiently and explained how it could be treated. He recommended Rajesh to have stem cell treatment. After thinking for a while, Rajesh was convinced to get the treatment. Thereafter, he was referred to IBS Hospital, New Delhi for stem cell treatment.

The patient stayed in the hospital for a few days and then got discharged. The doctor had a detailed session with him regarding the lifestyle changes that he would need to make. He also explained about the dietary changes such as increased intake of protein and potassium levels.

 

Overall experience in India

“My overall experience in India was great. I did not have to worry about anything right from the moment I landed in India. The doctor was polite and patient to hear me out. The staff and the Vaidam team was also very co-operative”.