Nephrology
Discover the key to kidney health
Many people we know or even us at a certain point in time might have encountered the pain of having kidney stones. The branch of medecine that handles this disease is called nephrology and the doctor is called a nephrologist. Not only kidney stones but their focus include treating all kind of diseases related to kidney functioning like hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases etc. The importance of having helthy kidneys is related to their function as filter for the blood that removes waste, excess water and electrolytes through the urinary system.
Areas of intervention
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Acute renal failure
- High blood pressure
- Electrolyte disorder
- Hypertension
- Cystic kidney disease
- Diabetic and other kidney diseases
- Didney stones
Services offered
- Examinations
- Medical history
- Laboratory testing
- Medication prescriptions
- Kidney biopsy
- Kidney function test
- Imaging tests
Our Doctors
Medical Facts
FAQ
1I feel the need to go to washroom frequently. Does that mean that my kidneys are normal?
We always advise going to see a doctor to rule out possible bladder or kidney problems. This is done by
urine tests, blood tests and if needed x-rays.
2What advice would you give to keep good health of the kidney?
Some of the activities that can help include, regular exercise, keeping normal weight, stopping smoking
and of course regular consultations with your doctor.
3What is some kidney-friendly food?
This includes carrot, cherries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, red bell pepper, red leaf lettuce, apples,
blueberries etc.