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The department of nephrology at AINU is supported by accomplished, experienced nephrologists who perform Kidney biopsy, SLED, Plasmapheresis, Hemodiafiltration. We perform Kidney transplants also. AINU offers Hemodialysis and Plasma Dialysis (Plasmapheresis). We have catheterization laboratories.
The key conditions in a patient with a nephro disorder are
It is also known as Chronic Renal Disease. This occurs over a period of month or years, with symptoms like feeling generally unwell, loss of appetite. People with high blood pressure, diabetes and a bloodline relative with CKD when screened may be found infected with this disease. CKD can be identified by a blood test for creatinine (a breakdown product of muscle metabolism). The higher the creatinine values, the lower glomerular filtration rate and as a result the capacity of the kidney reduces to filter the waste products. There are five stages in this disorder according to international standards, based on glomerular filtration rate and protein level in urine. Screening is important because treatments do exist, that delay CKD.
The important symptoms are:
The kidneys function is to filter the body fluids especially blood. If this ability of the kidney suddenly fails we call it Acute Kidney Failure. During this period the fluid levels in the body may rise to dangerous levels. It may develop over a few hours or few days. It is most common in people who are already hospitalized and are in need of intensive care. The important symptoms are:
This failure may also be found in a person, while being diagnosed for other ailments.
Anemia in kidney occurs when the levels of EPO (erythropoietin), a hormone produced by healthy kidneys, drops. EPO indicates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body through the blood. The common symptoms are:
It is most common, if you are diabetic. This disease is most common in African-American/Black.
As a result of diabetes, a person’s small blood vessels are injured. The glomeruli, filters of the kidneys are damaged. Due to this high volume proteins are released into the urine. The body will retain more amount of water and salt than normally required. It is commonly called as Diabetic Nephropathy. Raised levels of albumin in the urine are the first sign. Albumin is the main protein that leaks out of a damaged kidney. The disease is divided into:
Symptoms are:
This also commonly called as Glomerulonephritis. Tiny filters called glomeruli in the kidneys, remove electrolytes, toxins and waste from the blood and excrete them through urine. It might be a sudden attack of inflammation or chronic which comes on gradually. If this occurs on its own it is primary glomerulonephritis or secondary glomerulonephritis when occurred with either diabetes or lupus.
The common symptoms are:
This also commonly called as Glomerulonephritis. Tiny filters called glomeruli in the kidneys, remove electrolytes, toxins and waste from the blood and excrete them through urine. It might be a sudden attack of inflammation or chronic which comes on gradually. If this occurs on its own it is primary glomerulonephritis or secondary glomerulonephritis when occurred with either diabetes or lupus.
Know more about hypertension and its management
Visit our "Hypertension clinic" at
AINU
Hypertension is a disease of the elderly. In some younger patients hypertension may be secondary to an underlying hormonal imbalance vascular abnormality or kidney disease. Secondary hypertension may be curable. The following suggests that hypertension may be secondary 2 to an underlying problem.
With the series of simple to complex tests secondary hypertension can be properly
diagnosed
and
treated to ensure prevention of complications like heart disease, kidney disease and eye
damage.
We provide a comprehensive care for evaluation and treatment of hypertension.
Hematuria:
This is mainly due to the presence of blood cells in urine tract. In most cases it is
benign. In
other cases, it might be due to strenuous workouts, kidney disorder, medications in
cancer
patients, alport syndrome ( a of cancerdisease in glomeruli) or an enlarged prostate. If
at
any
time you see blood in urine immediately see a doctor. Prevention is always better than
cure!!
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: It is a result of the abnormal destruction of red blood cells.
These
cells damage the filtering system of the kidneys which results in kidney failure. It
mostly
affects children during diarrhea.
The common symptoms are:
Renal Cell Carcinoma:
This is a type of cancer in kidneys. It occurs due to the presence of malignant cells in
the
linings of tubules of the kidneys. It is common in adults. Identified when blood is
present
in
the urine, flank pain, i.e., pain between the ribs and hips, and abdominal mass due to
large
bloating. This disease occurs due to our lifestyle: smoking, diabetes, hypertension and
obesity.
Nephrology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related diseases and conditions. Nephrologists, the specialists in this field, manage issues such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney stones, high blood pressure due to kidney dysfunction, and conditions that may require dialysis or kidney transplantation. Nephrology also involves preventive care and managing complications arising from kidney issues to maintain overall kidney health.
A nephrologist treats conditions related to the kidneys, such as kidney infections, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, and high blood pressure caused by kidney problems.
Though both nephrologists and urologists treat conditions related to the kidneys, they focus on different aspects:
In short, nephrologists are specialists in kidney health and medical treatments, while urologists handle both surgical and medical issues related to the urinary system.
Early stages of kidney disease often do not show noticeable symptoms. As the condition progresses, symptoms may include swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, or changes in urination patterns.
Dialysis is typically required when kidney function declines to less than 10-15% of normal, or when symptoms like confusion, shortness of breath, or extreme fatigue become severe. Dialysis helps remove waste and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so effectively.
