Integrated Health Care Services

The Department of Nephrology provides comprehensive care across the spectrum of kidney diseases. Kidneys are the sophisticated filtering units of the body. On an average, the kidneys of a healthy adult process about 180 liters of blood daily to dispose the extra water and waste material in the form of urine. Any alteration or dysfunction in the anatomy or the physiology of the kidney can cause acute or chronic renal (kidney) diseases, which can seriously affect the functioning of the entire body. Experienced doctor’s team recognized for their superior clinical skills treat all categories of patients from children to elders. We have an eminent team of kidney transplant specialists, nephrologists, urologists and the technical expertise needed to meet the challenges of this lifesaving procedure. We offer the most advanced diagnostics, comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and dialysis support, the latest facilities available in surgical procedures, and complete post-operative care to minimize chances of infection.

Dialysis

People with failed or damaged kidneys may have difficulty eliminating waste and unwanted water from the blood. Dialysis is an artificial way of carrying out this process. Healthy kidneys regulate the body’s levels of water and minerals and remove waste. The kidneys also secrete certain products that are important in metabolism, but dialysis cannot do this. Dialysisis warranted when your kidney function drops to 15% or less or if you have severe symptoms caused by your kidney disease, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.

We provide dialysis service driven by an efficient team of nephrologists, nurses, and certified hemodialysis technicians along with registered dieticians. Peritoneal, nocturnal and short daily dialysis and hemodialysis is available for both children and adults. IHS doctor will help you decide when to start dialysis, based on the results of laboratory tests that measure how much kidney function you have left and your symptoms.

There are two types of dialysis – Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.

Hemodialysis uses an artificial filter through which blood circulates with the help of a hemodialysis machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane in the abdomen as the filter. The process entails instillation, dwelling and removal of a special fluid with the help of a catheter placed in the abdomen.

Haemodialysis

In hemodialysis, a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately.
It is the most common way to treat advanced kidney failure. The procedure can help you carry on an active life despite failing kidneys.
It requires you to follow a strict treatment schedule, take medications regularly and, usually make changes in your diet.
Hemodialysis is a serious responsibility, but you do not have to shoulder it alone. You will work closely with our health care team, including a kidney specialist and other professionals with experience managing hemodialysis. You may be able to do hemodialysis at home.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a way to remove waste products from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do the job adequately.
During peritoneal dialysis, blood vessels in your abdominal lining (peritoneum) fill in for your kidneys, with the help of a fluid (dialysate) that flows into and out of the peritoneal space.
Peritoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis; a more commonly used blood-filtering procedure.
With peritoneal dialysis, you can give yourself treatments at home, at work or while travelling. You may be able to use fewer medications and eat a less restrictive diet than you can with hemodialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis is not an option for everyone with kidney failure. You need manual dexterity and the ability to care for yourself at home or a reliable caregiver.