Nephrology

Nephrology, a branch of medicine that concerns itself with the kidney functioning and abnormalities. Common ailments such as diabetes, hypertension and chronic glomerulo-nephritis can lead to loss of renal functions. The prevalence of the risk factors is a significant area of concern globally, making it a very sought-after specialty for treatment in India. Therapeutic interventions assist with management of disease progression. However, the most common outcome of kidney disorders includes Dialysis or Kidney Transplants. Cost of treatment for different types of Dialysis is much lower in India compared to its counterparts.

Common Treatments

  • Hemodialysis
  • Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Renal Transplantation
  • Shockwave Lithroscopy

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