Maintaining Optimal Kidney Health: Top 10 Super Foods For Your Kidneys
Dr. Vishnuvardhan B R
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Aug 29, 2024
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Nephrology deals with kidney diseases. At the Centre of Excellence in Nephrology at Manipal Hospitals, our specialised team of nephrologists, kidney transplant surgeons, Interventional Nephrology Radiologist and urologists work together to diagnose and treat the entire gamut of kidney-related conditions in the best possible way. In the treatment of unique kidney conditions which may require a kidney transplant, our quaternary care experts are experienced to handle the most complex cases delicately.
At Manipal Hospitals, our Nephrology Department is dedicated to providing world-class care for patients with kidney-related issues. Whether you need routine check-ups or advanced treatments, we offer comprehensive services for managing both acute and chronic kidney conditions.
Here’s why Manipal Hospitals in Kharadi and Baner stand out in Nephrology care:
Experienced Nephrologists: Our team of skilled and compassionate nephrologists has years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of kidney diseases. They are trained to offer the best personalised care based on the latest advancements in medical science.
Well Structured Facilities: Equipped with cutting-edge technology, our dialysis units, and diagnostic facilities ensure accurate assessments and high-quality care. We make use of modern techniques and facilities to provide effective treatments for kidney diseases, including dialysis, transplantation, and more.
Comprehensive Kidney Care: Whether you're managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), need dialysis, or are considering a kidney transplant, we provide a full spectrum of nephrology services. From early detection to treatment and post-care, we guide you every step of the way.
Patient-Centered Approach: We believe in creating a supportive environment where patients and their families are involved in the treatment process. We take the time to explain conditions and treatment options, ensuring that you feel informed and comfortable throughout your journey.
Multidisciplinary Care: In addition to our nephrologists, we work alongside specialists in other fields, such as cardiology and endocrinology, to ensure a comprehensive approach to your health. This holistic care model enhances outcomes and supports overall well-being.
Choose Manipal Hospitals in Pune for compassionate, expert nephrology care that prioritises your health and comfort. Let us help you manage your kidney health with confidence.
Quaternary care, which is a highly specialised field in the medical profession, is at the core of our treatment protocol. This is because we have the finesse and state-of-the-art medical technology to equip our transplant surgeons to perform the most complex of kidney transplants. Along with this, we offer a range of services including dialysis, kidney biopsy, laparascopic or robotic surgeries, and transplants, creating vascular access.
Statistics reveal that in one out of three kidney patients waiting for a kidney transplant is unable to get one despite having a blood group compatible donor kidney. This is precisely because the patient may have a tissue mismatch due to sensitisation which results in high chance of rejection. At Manipal Hospital, these recipients undergo successful desensitization therapy to achieve successful transplant.
Desensitization services available are:
Plasmapheresis
Immunoadsorption
Immunosuppressive drugs
The range of Outpatient and In-patient services includes in-centre day care procedures such as dialysis. This encompasses the entire spectrum of dialysis services that include:
Hemodialysis IP & OP (Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal)
Peritoneal Dialysis – CAPD/CCPD (Adult/Pediatric)
SLED – Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis
CRRT- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Nocturnal dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Mobile Dialysis
Online Hemodiafiltration HDF.
After gathering general information about your health from you, your nephrologist will review your medical history, and do a complete physical examination. Then he might order blood and urine tests to determine the functioning of your kidneys.
It is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the renal system such as
1. Protein in the Urine
2. Blood in the urine
3. Renal failure: Acute and Chronic
4. Kidney disease
5. Kidney stones
6. Kidney infections
7. Polycystic kidney disease
8. Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS)
9. Hepato renal problems (Liver and Kidney)
10. The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
11. Nephrotic syndrome
12. End-stage kidney disease
Kidneys are responsible for the removal of waste for the body by filtering the body's blood and producing urine. But in a circumstance of Kidney failure, the kidney loses 85 to 90% of its functionality, leading to the need for dialysis, which will filter the blood for waste, salt, and extra water.
Also called ESRD, end-stage renal disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. When kidneys fail, it means it has stopped working, and the patient needs dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive. If it is acute meaning temporary can be corrected in most instances.
Patients with chronic irreversible kidney disease who do not respond to any medical treatments, and are either on dialysis or would need dialysis will be eligible for a kidney transplant.
A: The early signs and symptoms that may denote kidney disease are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, difficulty in sleeping, more/less urinating, muscle cramps, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, dry/itchy skin, decreased mental sharpness, weakness/fatigue, and swelling of feet and ankles.
A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related diseases and conditions.
A nephrologist is specialized in the prevention and treatment of kidney-related diseases such as diabetes or kidney failure. On the other hand, a urologist is a specialist known for the treatment of conditions related to the urinary tract and such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, adrenal problems, fertility, and anatomical kidney defects.
Unhealthy eating habits and bad lifestyle choices are the main reasons for kidney damage. Things like excessive smoking and drinking, eating too much meat, not drinking enough water, not having proper sleep, eating too much sugary, salty, and processed foods, less physical activity, etc. can cause kidney damage.
It is important to drink enough water to avoid dehydration because water is an essential nutrient that helps the kidneys remove wastes from your blood in the form of urine.
Prior to 1960, the study and treatment of kidney diseases were termed “kidney medicine”. The term nephrology was first used in 1960. It comes from the Greek word “nephros” meaning kidney.
Darker colour urine is an indication of kidney malfunction. Due to the failure of the kidneys, the increased concentration and accumulation of substances lead to darker colour urine which may be brown, red or purple
Nephrology deals with kidney diseases. At the Centre of Excellence in Nephrology at Manipal Hospitals, our specialised team of nephrologists, kidney transplant surgeons, Interventional Nephrology Radiologist and urologists work together to diagnose and treat the entire gamut of kidney-related conditions in the best possible way. In the treatment of unique kidney conditions which may require a kidney transplant, our quaternary care experts are experienced to handle the most complex cases delicately.
