The Department of Nephrology & Dialysis is a purpose-built unit for comprehensive renal health. We offer prevention, evaluation and management of a wide range of renal diseases, including diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, and autoimmune disorders. We are equipped with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure including a Fresenius dialysis unit to effectively manage acute and chronic renal problems. Inpatient, outpatient and daycare services are provided at a cost-effective and compassionate manner. With a rich experience of over lakhs of dialysis cycles, our experts help restore your kidney function for an improved quality of life.
Acute kidney failure is the sudden loss of kidney function. It is caused as a complication of underlying health conditions, disrupted blood supply to the kidneys or trauma and injury. Treatment includes management of the underlying cause and complications as well as 24×7 emergency services to minimise loss of and restore kidney function.
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Acute kidney failureChronic kidney disease or chronic kidney failure is the gradual loss of kidney function. It is a progressive condition that worsens with time without proper care. Conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes are common causes of CKD. Medicines, lifestyle changes and dialysis are offered as lines of treatment.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)Kidney or renal cancer is a highly common cancer. Risk factors include obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, family history, inherited genetic conditions and old age. Kidney cancer treatment protocols are tailor-made based on factors like stage of cancer, patient’s overall health and age.
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Kidney cancerYou should control your blood sugar and blood pressure, avoid smoking, drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet to improve the health of your kidneys.
Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, family history of the disease and smoking are common risk factors of chronic kidney disease.
Signs and symptoms of kidney stones include sharp and sudden pain in the back, pain in the side of the abdomen, blood in the urine, frequent urination and nausea & vomiting.
Yes, acute kidney failure can be reversed. However, chronic kidney failure is often irreversible.