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
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