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The Nephrology Department is led by a highly qualified multidisciplinary team including consultant nephrologists, dietitians, and other trained staff. We treat a large variety of Nephrology and Urology disorders, including; prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), Diabetic kidney disease, Early detection, End-stage renal disease (chronic kidney failure), Post-kidney transplant care, Kidney stones (medical treatment and prevention), Electrolytes disturbance like low sodium and low potassium.
What does Nephrology mean?
A nephrologist is a medical practitioner or an MD specializing in all aspects of kidney-related disorders, such as renal problems, bad kidney failure and providing kidney treatment, kidney stone problems, and other kidney function-related diseases. Nephrologists are Commonly referred to as kidney doctors, and the term 'nephrologist' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'nephros,' meaning kidney. Nephrology doctors are well trained in internal medicine and then get trained in Nephrology.
What do Sprint Medical kidney specialist or Nephrologist doctors do?
As mentioned above, A nephrologist is a medical Doctor or an MD who specializes in all aspects of kidney-related disorders, for example, renal problems, bad kidney failure and providing kidney treatment, kidney stone problem and other kidney function-related diseases, and more.
If you are concerned about having Kidney problems, consult a nephrologist who can identify the cause behind the following symptoms::
Brown or bloody urine
Infrequent urination
Excessive fatigue
Poor sleep
Itchy skin
Swelling
Severe pain or cramps
Breathlessness
Low appetite
How do nephrologists diagnose kidney abnormalities?
A nephrology doctor will have you perform lab tests, ultrasound, and other related tests depending on the patient's condition and lifestyle factors. A Nephrologist Doctor may also suggest a full kidney function test if needed.
Urine tests:
Urine Analysis: This test is for the pH levels of urine and the presence of glucose, and bacteria abnormal levels of blood, in your urine sample.
Creatinine/ Albumin ratio: This tests for the albumin/ Creatinine levels in patients' urine. Those with kidney dysfunction/abnormalities will show high levels of Creatinine/albumin level.
Creatinine clearance test: This testing is done alongside a 24x7-hour blood sample and urine collection. It will detect the amount of creatinine that has moved from the blood to the urine.
24x7-hour urine collection: This testing is done by collecting all your urine in 24-hours and storing it in a container.
Blood tests:
Glomerular filtration rate GFR test: This test helps patients to understand how the kidneys are filtering patients' blood. If the blood levels show a decline, it indicates there are Kidney problems.
Blood urea test: Those with kidney disease/ kidney problems show high levels of blood urea nitrogen.
Creatinine Serum test: The Creatinine Serum test is also essential. Creatinine is a waste product that kidney filters and those with kidney dysfunction show high creatinine levels.
The nephrologist will ask you to submit your urine and blood samples to monitor your kidneys' functionality. Once the cause is diagnosed, your nephrology doctor will suggest a comprehensive kidney treatment plan.
What does a Urology Doctor do?
Urology Doctor treats various conditions affecting the urinary tract system and male reproductive system. Men can consult the best urologist online for conditions like prostate gland enlargement, infertility, interstitial cystitis, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infection, kidney diseases & stones, prostatitis, varicoceles, and cancers of kidneys//testicle/penis/adrenal glands/bladder.
A female doctor or urology specialist Doctor can treat interstitial cysts, bladder prolapse, kidney disorder, and UTIs. Other female urology problems include overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and cancers of the kidneys/adrenal glands/bladder.
What does a Urologist or Urology Doctor treat?
UTIs or Urinary tract infection is an infection that affects a patient's urinary tract system. This includes your kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureter. It is a condition that is frequent and more common in women. Symptoms include abnormal or incontinence, pain, frequent urination, vomiting, nausea, chills, and fever. Furthermore, below are some common conditions a Urologist Doctor looks into:
Male Infertility: Male infertility is related to abnormal semen production in testicles. This can be a genetic defect or a condition triggered due to infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or HIV. Varicoceles or enlarged veins of the spectrum under the penis can also be the reason. A urologist can treat infertility, and it affects 7% of men. Contact our Urologist for immediate attention and get the best treatment plan.
Incontinence: Incontinence is a common medical problem in which the patients have no control over bladder movement functionality. It can be caused due to various conditions like pregnancy, menopause, or childbirth. It can be caused due to prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. It is treated by consulting a urologist.
Enlarged Prostate: A widespread problem in men over 50, an enlarged prostate gland could be due to prostate cancer or infection. An enlarged prostate gland's common signs can vary from signs like a weak urinary stream or frequent urination. Patients are having difficulty passing urine and a urinary stream that is not uniform. However, an enlarged prostate is not a critical condition and is considered a common course of aging in men. It is best to consult a urology specialist or a urine infection doctor for the best medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
If you are experience pain or discomfort while urinating, blood in urine, discomfort in your side, or you experience bladder control issues. This is when you need to see a doctor.
Nephrologist: Nephrologist is a doctor that specialized in diagnosing and treating a patient with kidney issues and disorders. They can help diagnose kidney infection, kidney disease, kidney stones, and other kidney-related disorders or complications.
Urologist: A urologist is a doctor that specialized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing urinary tract disease, bladder control trouble, erectile dysfunction, prostate condition, and other related disorders. Urology is a surgical specialty, and below are a few problems urologist treats:
Adrenal problems
Urinary bladder problems
Ureter conditions
Urinary tract infection
Conditions of the male reproductive organs
Kidney stones
Anatomical kidney defects
A urologist is a doctor specializing in treating diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women. They are also specialized in treating a disorder in reproductive organs in men. Urologists treat kidney disorders like kidney stones and obstruction. Urologists and nephrologists usually work together to coordinate the treatment plan for a single patient if there is an overlapping condition.
A nephrologist is a doctor that specialized in diagnosing and treating a patient with kidney issues and disorders such as:
Diabetic kidney disorder: When a patient has chronic diabetes, the patient might develop kidney disorder. Diabetes is one of the major causes of Kidney failure, and almost 40% of the total diabetic population end up with kidney disorders.
Electrolyte disorders: It is a hazardous disorder where electrolytes distribution in your body is imbalanced, potentially leading to damage to muscles, organs, and brain
Amyloidosis: When protein is accumulated abnormally in different organs and can accumulate in many organs at the same time
Kidney Failure: It is also known as renal failure, in which both of the kidneys have stopped working properly and cannot filter the blood properly.
Lupus nephritis: An inflammation caused in the kidney its a disease of the immune system.
Polycystic kidney disorder: Genetic disorder where the cyst is formed in kidneys that can lead to kidney failure.
Hypertension: is known as blood pressure; it occurs when the force of blood traveling through our artery is too high.
There few signs and symptoms below that can be a cause of the underlying kidney problem:
Often urinating.
Blood in urine.
foamy urine.
Puffiness around your eyes.
Your ankles and feet are swollen.
Your muscles are cramping.
You have a poor appetite.
You're having trouble sleeping.
Feeling fatigued, have less energy than before, and having problem concentrating.
You have dry and itchy skin.
Nephrology: Nephrology is a medical science field focusing on kidney function, diagnosis, treatment, and preservation of kidney health. Nephrologists also focus on a systemic condition that affects kidneys, such as autoimmune disease and diabetes. Nephrology is derived from the Greek word called "nephros," which means kidneys. Moreover, Nephrology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders, including hypertension and electrolyte imbalances. Nephrology also focuses on renal replacement therapy, including renal transplant (kidney transplant) and dialysis.
Urology: Is a medical science that focuses on the urinary tract system of male and female. Urology also focuses on male reproductive organs. Under the urology, the study is the urethra, urinary bladder, ureters, adrenal gland, and kidney. Organs in male reproductive organs: penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, epididymis, testis. Furthermore, the urinary and reproductive tract are interconnected, and problems in any of them can affect each other. Urology combines the management of a medical condition like UTI infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Chronic kidney diseases, autoimmune diseases like lupus, acute kidney injury, kidney or gallbladder stones, urine infections, bacterial infections like pyelonephritis kidney cysts, acute renal failure, amyloidosis (built up of amyloid in organs) and kidney cancer are some of the common kidney diseases.
Nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, sleeping issues, decreased work productivity, swelling feet, muscle cramps, high blood pressure, shortness of breath and chest pain are some of the common symptoms indicating disorders of the kidney.
Some of the common causes of kidney diseases are unmanaged diabetes and high blood pressure.
Any renal specialist can diagnose your kidney disease by using blood tests, urine tests, renal biopsy and imaging tests.
We have the best neurologist or kidney specialists in Allahabad who can help you in handling your kidney disease symptoms better.
A neurologist is a kidney doctor who specialises in kidneys that show any kind of disorder or damage.
Some of the common risk factors for kidney stones are improper diet (too much salt or sugar), dehydration, obesity or even family history.
Pain in the kidneys while passing urine, blood in the urine (hematuria), nausea, vomiting, fever and back pain are the symptoms of kidney stones.
Kidney stones can block the flow of urine and cause urine infections, kidney damage and also kidney failure.
Extreme fatigue, nausea, trouble concentrating, frequent urination, cramps, itchy skin and poor appetite are some of the warning signs of kidney failure.
Yes! Kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting and discomfort.
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition which causes too much excretion of protein in the urine or albumin in the urine (proteinuria) due to damaged blood vessels or excess water in the blood.
For the beginning stage of kidney disease, medications like diuretics, erythropoietin and calcitriol are given. For advanced kidney diseases, kidney stone surgery, lithotripsy, dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) or renal transplant.