With our expert team of Nephrologists and state-of-the-art diagnostic and medical equipment, we provide treatment for simple to complex Nephrological Conditions.
Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine's subspecialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related diseases. A human body has two kidneys; they are the bean-shaped organs located on either side in the retroperitoneal space. Kidneys are responsible for removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. They are also critical for retaining fluid intake and maintaining electrolyte concentrations that may be subjected to change due to numerous conditions or medicines.
Several kidney complications are systematic disorders, i.e. they are not only confined to the organ itself. These conditions need specialized treatment and medical care.
The Nephrology Division at Narayana Health Hospitals offers comprehensive care to patients suffering from a spectrum of chronic and acute kidney diseases. We are one of the best kidney hospitals in India renowned for using advanced facilities and treatment options. The Nephrology experts at NH consistently invest time, effort, and expertise to help people maintain their kidney health through various non-invasive procedures.
Our team of experienced Nephrologists is acclaimed for its rare clinical skills and for providing top-notch treatment to all classes of people ranging from children to adults. We at NH boast an adroit team of professionals including kidney transplant specialists, nephrologists, urologists, and other nursing staff.
Nephrology focuses on ensuring the normal functioning of kidneys by treating conditions that hinder its processes. The various conditions that fall under the scope of nephrology include:
The Nephrology team at NH specializes in offering evaluation and treatment for a wide range of kidney-related complications including:
Some common signs and symptoms that indicate the risk of severe kidney complication include:
The state-of-the-art dialysis units with modern equipment and facilities for nephrology treatment operates 24/7 at full capacity across all multispecialty hospitals of Narayana Health. Different services offered by the nephrology department include-
Patients who are critically ill tend to have a high metabolic rate as their bodies are trying to recover from the disease. They need vasoactive drugs and continuous waste elimination while also simultaneously receiving large volumes of fluid in the form of nutritional and inotropic agents and drug infusions. Therefore, CRRT or continuous renal replacement therapy is followed so that wastes and water can be gently removed without causing hypotension.
CRRT is a slow form of haemodialysis, where the blood is removed and pumped through a hemofilter.
During peritoneal dialysis, a fluid known as dialysate is put into the peritoneal or abdominal cavity with the help of a catheter. The dialysate is allowed to sit there for several hours while waste products pass from the capillaries into the liquid. The dialysate is then drained out.
The Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System or MARS therapy is based on the concept of albumin dialysis and quite effectively eliminates the protein-bound and water-soluble toxins. The treatment procedure could facilitate liver regeneration and stabilisation of vital organ functions.
Patients with kidney failure have to go for dialysis or a kidney transplant. Dialysis takes time, and patients have to visit a dialysis centre frequently for treatments. But with a liver transplantation, they don’t have to depend on a dialysis machine and can have a chance at leading a better quality of life.
Combined kidney and liver transplantation are usually done in patients with cirrhosis and other kidney diseases associated with it.
During a kidney biopsy, the doctor will collect samples of the kidney to check them in great detail under special microscopes. It can be done either through percutaneous biopsy or open biopsy. In a percutaneous biopsy, a needle is advanced through the skin over the kidney and guided to the required place by ultrasound.
In an open biopsy, the sample is taken from the kidney during surgery.
Other treatment options available are:
There are several medical procedures that your Nephrologists may use for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating kidney diseases. Some of the most common ones are:
Ultrasound: Ultrasound is an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture internal images of your kidneys. This test helps in the identification of abnormalities in kidneys such as a change in size and position. Moreover, it can detect the presence of obstructions involving the formation of cysts or tumors.
CT scan: As known as computed tomography, a CT scan allows doctors to capture cross-sectional images of kidneys. Sometimes the process may also be performed using intravenous contrast dye. This test can identify obstruction in organs in a more precise manner.
Biopsy: A biopsy involves removing tiny samples of tissues by inserting a thin needle. These cells from your body help healthcare professionals examine the condition in laboratories.
You doctor may conduct a biopsy for some specific reasons including:
Hemodialysis: Hemodialysis is a specialized process that uses an artificial kidney machine called hemodialyzer for extracting extra waste, fluid, and chemicals from the blood before returning it to the body. After purification blood is returned to the body through a catheter or port, in leg, arm, or neck.
This procedure is usually used for patients who have reached the end stage of kidney failure. At this stage, 85–90% functioning of kidneys is lost and during this a patient requires around 4 hours of hemodialysis sessions three times a week.
