Nephrology
NPHRI offers comprehensive care to patients suffering from a spectrum of chronic and acute kidney diseases., with our expert team of Nephrologists and state-of-the-art diagnostic and medical equipment, with sufficient numbers of Dialysis equipments separate for both positive and negative patients and we provide treatment for simple to complex Nephrological Conditions. The Nephrology experts at NPHRI consistently invest time, effort, and expertise to help people maintain their kidney health through various non-invasive procedures and 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 NPHRI boast an adroit team of professionals including kidney transplant specialists, nephrologists, urologists, and other trained 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:
- Urine abnormalities such as excess excretion of protein, sugar, blood, casts, and crystals
- Glomerular complications that affect the tiny filtering systems of the kidneys known the glomerulus
- Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
- Acute, sudden, long-term or chronic Renal failure
- Kidney infections
- Effects of diseases like diabetes and hypertension on the kidneys
- Acid-base fluctuations.
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Ill effects of toxins and drugs on the kidneys
- Nephrotic syndrome and nephritis
- Renal vascular diseases that disturb the blood vessel networks within the kidneys.
- Tubulointerstitial diseases affecting the kidneys tubules
- Autoimmune diseases including lupus and autoimmune vasculitis
- Hydronephrosis
- Dialysis and its associated long-term complications - hemodialysis as well as peritoneal dialysis
- Renal Transplantations
- Polycystic kidneys diseases in which large cysts or fluid-filled sacs grow within the kidney damaging its normal functioning – this may be congenital, inherited or genetic.
- Anemia related to kidney disease.
- Bone disease related to kidney disease
Additional Conditions
- Amyloidosis
- Diabetic kidney disorder
- Electrolyte disorders
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hypertension (chronic hypertension)
- Kidney disease
- Kidney failure
- Lupus nephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Pyelonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disorder
- Renal insufficiency
Signs and symptoms of Nephrology Diseases
Some common signs and symptoms that indicate the risk of severe kidney complication include:
- Frequent swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
- Consistent headaches
- Dry and itchiness in the skin
- Nausea
- Reduced sense of taste and appetite
- Less energy and trouble concentrating
- Unexplained confusion, memory problems, or trouble focusing
- Pain, fluid in the joints, or stiffness
- Unexplained blood pressure problems
- Muscle cramps, numbness, or weakness
- Exhaustion during the day but problems sleeping at night
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Reduced urine output not related to dehydration
- Abnormal weight loss
Treatments Available for Nephrology Diseases
The state-of-the-art dialysis units with modern equipment and facilities for nephrology treatment operates 24/7 at full capacity. Different services offered by the nephrology department include
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (CPD)
- Plasma Dialysis (Plasmapheresis)
- Kidney Transplant