Nephrologist
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- Nephrology is a specialty of adult internal medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns the study of the kidneys, specifically normal kidney function & kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health & the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy.
Our Specialist
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DR. K.VENKATARAMANAN
M.B.B.S., M.D. (Gen. Med.), D. M. (Nephro.)
Signs and symptoms of Nephrology Diseases
Some common signs and symptoms that indicate the risk of severe kidney complication include:
- Frequent swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
- Consistent headaches
- Dry and itchiness in the skin
- Nausea
- Reduced sense of taste and appetite
- Less energy and trouble concentrating
- Unexplained confusion, memory problems, or trouble focusing
- Pain, fluid in the joints, or stiffness
- Unexplained blood pressure problems
- Muscle cramps, numbness, or weakness
- Exhaustion during the day but problems sleeping at night
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Reduced urine output not related to dehydration
- Abnormal weight loss
Treatments Available for Nephrology Diseases
The state-of-the-art dialysis units with modern equipment and facilities for nephrology treatment operates 24/7 at full capacity across all multispecialty hospitals of Narayana Health. Different services offered by the nephrology department include-
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Peritoneal Dialysis (CPD)
- Plasma Dialysis (Plasmapheresis)
- Liver Dialysis (MARS Therapy)
- Kidney Transplant
- Combined Kidney & Liver Transplant and Kidney Biopsy