Nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases while maintaining overall kidney health.
Types
Medical and Surgical
Summary
Nephrology focuses on diagnosing and treating kidney diseases using medical management, dialysis, and surgical procedures. Early detection and proper care improve outcomes and prevent complications.
Treatment Procedures
1Hemodialysis
2Peritoneal Dialysis
3Kidney Transplant
4Kidney Stone Removal Surgery
5Urinary Tract Obstruction Surgery
6Partial or Complete Kidney Removal
Overview
- ✔Focuses on kidney health and diseases
- ✔Maintains electrolyte balance and fluid levels
- ✔Helps control blood pressure
- ✔Removes waste from the body
- ✔Provides medical and surgical management
Types of Surgery
- ✔Kidney Transplant Surgery
Purpose
- To manage kidney diseases and maintain kidney function
- To remove waste and excess fluids from the body
- To control blood pressure and electrolyte balance
- To treat kidney failure through dialysis or transplant
Conditions Treated
- Kidney diseases
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Kidney failure
- Urinary disorders
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Kidney biopsy
Risks
- Complete kidney failure
- Heart-related complications
- Severe infections
- Anemia
- Bone disorders
- Fluid accumulation in the lungs
Why Choose India?
- Affordable kidney treatment for international patients with high-quality care
- Highly skilled and experienced nephrologists and transplant surgeons
- Hospitals accredited with NABH, NABL, and JCI certifications
- Advanced dialysis units and transplant facilities
- Modern diagnostic and laboratory services
- Comprehensive care under one roof
- International patient services including visa assistance, accommodation, interpreters, and transport
Overview Points
- ✔ Focuses on kidney health and diseases
- ✔ Maintains electrolyte balance and fluid levels
- ✔ Helps control blood pressure
- ✔ Removes waste from the body
- ✔ Provides medical and surgical management
Signs & Symptoms
- ⚠ Swelling in feet, ankles, hands, or face
- ⚠ Fatigue and weakness
- ⚠ Changes in urine color or frequency
- ⚠ Foamy or bloody urine
- ⚠ Loss of appetite
- ⚠ Nausea or vomiting
- ⚠ High blood pressure
- ⚠ Shortness of breath
How It Is Done
- 1Diagnosis using blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, and biopsy
- 2Medical management with medications and lifestyle changes
- 3Dialysis to remove waste and excess fluid
- 4Kidney transplant in advanced stages when required
Additional Information
- ℹ Kidney diseases can develop due to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, dehydration, poor diet, infections, long-term medication use, genetic factors, congenital abnormalities, and autoimmune diseases.
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