Torrevieja University Hospital receives top national accreditation in kidney disease treatment

The Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja has received the highest national accreditation for the quality of care provided to patients with advanced kidney diseases. This recognition confirms the high standards of the hospital’s nephrology service.

The accreditation is awarded to medical centres that meet strict national standards in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with chronic kidney disease. Experts evaluate hospitals based on clinical protocols, medical equipment and the organisation of healthcare teams.

Work of the nephrology department

The nephrology department treats patients with a wide range of kidney conditions, including advanced stages of renal disease. The hospital provides preparation for dialysis, monitoring of patients with chronic kidney failure and treatment of complications related to kidney function.

The department employs around 20 professionals, including nephrologists, nurses and dialysis unit technicians. The team works in coordination with specialists in cardiology, endocrinology and internal medicine.

Why kidney disease is often detected late

Chronic kidney disease can develop over years without clear symptoms. As a result, many patients only discover the condition in more advanced stages.

In Spain, it is estimated that 10–15% of the adult population shows signs of chronic kidney disease, although many people are unaware of it.

Major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and aging.

Symptoms that should prompt a medical check

Doctors recommend seeking medical advice if the following symptoms appear:

• Persistent fatigue

• swelling in the legs or face

• changes in urine colour or quantity

• Frequent urination at night

• Lower back pain

• High blood pressure

• nausea or loss of appetite.

Simple blood and urine tests can help detect kidney problems at an early stage.

Importance for the region

The accreditation strengthens the position of the Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja as one of the key medical centres in the south of Alicante province. The hospital serves residents of Torrevieja and many municipalities of the Vega Baja region, as well as a large international community living in the area.

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