Our nephrology services cater to the diagnosis and management of kidney-related disorders, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, and renal complications. Through personalized care plans, we strive to optimize kidney function and improve overall health.
Nephrology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions related to the kidneys. Nephrologists are medical specialists trained to manage various kidney disorders and conditions that affect kidney function.
Nephrologists use various diagnostic tools such as blood tests, urine tests, imaging studies, and kidney biopsies to evaluate kidney function and diagnose specific conditions. Treatment approaches can involve medications, dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, dialysis, or kidney transplantation.
Key aspects of nephrology include:
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Nephrologists diagnose and manage CKD, a condition where kidneys gradually lose function over time. They work to slow its progression and manage complications associated with impaired kidney function.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): This involves the sudden loss of kidney function, often due to factors like dehydration, severe infection, or medication toxicity. Nephrologists handle the diagnosis and management of AKI.
Kidney Stones: Nephrologists address the formation of kidney stones, which are solid masses made up of crystals that can cause severe pain and urinary problems. They offer treatment strategies to prevent stone formation and manage existing stones.
Hypertension and Kidney Health: High blood pressure can significantly impact kidney health. Nephrologists specialize in managing hypertension, as well as conditions like diabetic nephropathy, which affect the kidneys due to uncontrolled diabetes.
Glomerular Diseases: Conditions that affect the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli) fall within the expertise of nephrologists. These conditions include glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and other immune-related kidney diseases.
Dialysis and Transplantation: Nephrologists oversee dialysis treatment for patients with end-stage kidney failure. They also manage patients before and after kidney transplant surgeries, working closely with transplant surgeons and coordinators.