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Jul 31, 2024
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Best Kidney/Nephrology Hospital in Kolkata
At Manipal Hospitals in Mukundapur, Kolkata, we understand the importance of healthy kidneys and the impact they have on your overall well-being. Our Nephrology Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a wide range of kidney-related conditions. Whether you are seeking preventive care, diagnosis, or advanced treatment for a kidney disorder, you can trust our team of highly skilled and experienced nephrologists to guide you through every step of the process.
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Why Manipal?
Our Nephrology Department at Manipal Hospitals is committed to offering complete care for kidney-related disorders. We provide early detection, diagnosis, and treatment alternatives, including Kidney Transplantation and Dialysis. Personalised treatment plans that cater to the specific requirements and preferences of each patient are provided by our board-certified nephrologists, renal dietitians, and specialised nurses using cutting-edge technology.
We use an interdisciplinary approach and collaborate closely with other experts to provide patients with complicated medical needs with complete medical services. Our team focuses on kidney health prevention and teaches patients how to manage other conditions as well as chronic kidney disease. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, and we strive to provide compassionate care for optimal outcomes.
Treatment & Procedures
This speciality of nephrology deals with kidney transplants which is gaining popularity among patients suffering from end-stage renal disease.
This is a synthetic process that allows a dialysis machine to filter your blood, removing waste and water. The process assists the body's impaired kidney function and is usually adopted while the patient undergoes treatment for the underlying disease, or till a suitable donor kidney becomes available. In the dialysis machine, the blood passes through…
A kidney biopsy involves taking one or more tiny samples of your kidney to look at with special microscopes.
Sometimes it is impossible to find a compatible kidney donor. With urgency mounting, emergency cases may require an ABO incompatible kidney transplant.
This is a procedure by which a small piece of the kidney is surgically removed for lab testing. Biopsies are primarily used to test for cancer, but is also effective in detecting or confirming other forms of kidney disease. The biopsy can be done through minimally invasive methods, although sometimes a surgical biopsy may be needed to identify the…
This procedure takes a healthy kidney from a deceased or living donor and transplants it into a patient whose kidneys have failed. Without functional kidneys, the body accumulates harmful amounts of waste and fluid, which is a life-threatening situation. Everyone has two kidneys, and it is possible to function normally with just one, this makes it…
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is becoming the treatment of choice for critically ill paediatric patients as well as neonatal patients with acute kidney injury and congenital errors of metabolism.
Transvaginal route for kidney extraction (TVE) has emerged as a contemporary surgical option during laparoscopic donor nephrectomy to minimize scars and to offer donors cosmetic advantages in tandem with low post-operative pain.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious medical condition which affects lakhs of people. Most cases of AKI are caused by reduced blood flow to the kidneys, usually in a patient who’s unwell with a health condition. The reduced blood flow could be caused by severe dehydration from excessive vomiting or diarrhoea or low blood volume after bleeding. Patients…
At Manipal Hospitals, our Nephrology Department is committed to providing exceptional care for kidney-related health conditions. We focus on diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances.
We employ advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to accurately assess and monitor kidney function. These include state-of-the-art imaging such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI, as well as lab tests and biopsies. To treat kidney disorders, our team employs the most recent surgical and medical procedures, such as Kidney Transplantation, Hemodialysis, and Peritoneal Dialysis.
We use a team approach, working with other medical specialities like urology, cardiology, and endocrinology to provide complete care for patients with complex needs. We focus on keeping kidneys healthy and improving quality of life through patient education and prevention.
Our Nephrology Department provides cutting-edge techniques and individualised care catered to your specific needs, whether you are looking for a kidney-related diagnosis, treatment, or long-term management.
FAQ's
Our Nephrology Department treats a wide range of kidney-related conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Kidney stones
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Electrolyte imbalances
We offer a variety of diagnostic tests to assess kidney function and health, including:
- Blood tests (including those that measure blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels)
- Urine tests (to check for protein, blood, or other abnormalities)
- Imaging tests (such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI)
- Kidney biopsy (if needed to evaluate tissue samples)
Our department offers a full range of treatments, including:
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney Transplantation
- Transplant Medicine
- Neonatal and Paediatric CRRT Procedure
- Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
- Critical Care Nephrology
- Kidney Biopsy
Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that involves removing waste and excess fluids from your blood. There are two main types of dialysis:
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Hemodialysis: A machine that filters blood outside of the body. Treatments occur at a dialysis centre several times a week.
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Peritoneal Dialysis: A catheter is inserted into your abdomen to filter your blood using the lining of your abdomen as a membrane. This can often be done at home.
Kidney Transplantation is a surgical procedure where a healthy kidney is transplanted into a patient with end-stage renal disease. Candidates for transplantation usually have advanced kidney failure and need to meet specific medical criteria.
Both Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation come with potential risks. Hemodialysis may cause complications such as low blood pressure or infections, while Peritoneal Dialysis can lead to peritonitis. Kidney Transplantation may result in rejection, infection, or other complications. Your nephrologist will discuss these risks with you and work to minimise them.
Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove a healthy kidney from a living donor for transplantation. This advanced technique is often preferred over traditional open surgery due to its numerous benefits for the donor, including reduced pain, smaller incisions, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stays.
During the Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy procedure, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the donor's abdomen and uses specialised instruments and a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube with a camera) to perform the surgery. The surgeon carefully detaches the kidney from surrounding structures and blood vessels, then removes it through one of the small incisions.
To keep your kidneys healthy, we recommend:
- Staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water
- Consuming a well-balanced diet free of processed foods and sodium
- Managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
- Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
- Taking medications as prescribed and following your healthcare provider’s advice
A Kidney Biopsy is a procedure to obtain a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. It is usually performed under local anaesthesia with imaging guidance. You may feel some discomfort during the procedure, but it is generally safe and quick.
A Kidney Biopsy is carried out to identify kidney diseases, track the development of long-term kidney disorders, examine kidney damage, assess the condition of a kidney transplant, and look into unknown kidney problems, such as decreased kidney function, proteinuria, or hematuria. Important information is provided by the procedure to help with treatment decision-making.
If you have persistent symptoms such as blood in your urine, swelling in your legs or hands, fatigue, or high blood pressure, or if your primary care provider identifies issues with your kidney function in routine tests, you may benefit from seeing a nephrologist for further evaluation.
To schedule an appointment with the Nephrology Department at Manipal Hospitals in Mukundapur, Kolkata, you can reach the hospital by phone or visit our official website.
Having a medical condition like kidney failure or a chronic kidney condition can affect your whole life. Manipal Hospitals has dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Contact us to know more about nephrological problems and book an appointment with one of our Nephrology specialists today.
