Nephrology

 Nephrology is a study of medicine that deals with the health conditions of a pair of Human Kidneys. It covers both adult and pediatric study of kidneys and their diseases. This branch of internal medicine focuses on treating conditions affecting kidney function.

Nephrologist

A Nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating health conditions, diseases, and injuries caused to kidneys. They are not just responsible for treating the diseases of kidneys; they are also equally responsible for the dysfunction of other body parts due to the effect of irregular functionality of kidneys.

Though a primary doctor treats you with minor health disturbances of your kidneys, a nephrologist is the one who can cure the severe and complex issues of your kidney conditions.

Responsibilities of a Nephrologist:

These medical professionals are those who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic and acute problems and diseases of the kidney. They also treat kidney health conditions, such as fluid retention, high blood pressure, and mineral and electrolyte imbalances.

As nephrologists are experts in renal health, they take the responsibility to maintain good kidney health by identifying the issues of your kidneys through some tests.

A nephrologist is responsible for studying your health conditions thoroughly and suggesting the best suitable treatment plan that helps you recover as early as possible. They always stay updated on medical advancements so that they can deliver the best treatments for your health conditions.

Reasons to Consult a Nephrologist:

A nephrologist may not be the first place anyone may attend for a check-up, but for some health conditions, a nephrologist is a final place to attend to have a complete recovery. Your primary doctor refers you to consult a nephrologist for the right treatment of your health condition. There are a few symptoms that become primary reasons to consult a nephrologist. They are

• Chronic urinary Tract Infections
• Recurring Kidney stones
• Foamy urine
• Itchy Skin and Joint Pains.

Health Conditions treated by your Nephrologist:

A nephrologist diagnoses and treats the following conditions associated with your kidney’s health.

1. 1. 1. Chronic Kidney Disease
      2. Kidney Cancer
      3. Kidney Infections
      4. Blood or Protein in Urine
      5. Kidney Stones
      6. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
      7. End-stage kidney disease
      8. Renal artery stenosis
      9. Kidney failure (Acute and Chronic)
      10. Kidney swelling due to Interstitial Nephritis or Glomerulonephritis
      11. Nephrotic Syndrome
      12. Polycystic Kidney disease

A nephrologist is also involved in the functioning of other body parts if they get affected by the illness of your kidneys.

1. 1. 1. Heart Disease
      2. Autoimmune conditions like Lupus
      3. Diabetes
      4. High Blood Pressure

Tests and Procedures in Nephrology:

You may need to undergo certain tests and procedures as per your nephrologist’s guidance, as these tests help them understand the disease properly. Two types of tests can answer many questions about the condition of your kidney. They are  

1. 1. 1. Blood test
      2. Urine test

The type of blood tests that are required to know your kidney profile are

1. 1. 1. Serum Creatinine
      2. Blood urea Nitrogen (BUN)
      3. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

The type of Urine tests required to know your kidney profile are

1. 1. 1. Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
      2. Urinalysis
      3. 24-hour Urine collection
      4. Creatinine clearance

A few procedures may help a nephrologist treat your diseases and other injuries caused to your kidney and help you recover. They are:

1. 1. 1. Dialysis
      2. Kidney Biopsies
      3. Ultrasound
      4. CT Scans
      5. X-rays

Experienced Nephrologists at Russh Super specialty Hospitals:

Russh Super Speciality Hospitals are the right place for all your nephrology issues. We have the most experienced doctors who can treat and cure the issues of your nephrology problems and the problems associated with kidneys with care. Our hospitals, with our expertise and experience, have become the trusted hospital for our existing patients as we treat them with care. All kinds of equipment to treat significant health issues are available at our hospitals. Our primary nephrology treatments may include Acute& Chronic Disease Management, Hemodialysis – HD/SLED/CRRT, Peritoneal Dialysis, Kidney Biopsy, Hemoperfusion in Poisoning, Permanent Catheter Insertion, Interventional Nephrology & Transplantation, Kidney transplantation, Dialysis, and critical care nephrology, etc.