Nephrology deals with the study of normal kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment of kidney problems and renal replacement therapy.
Nephrology concerns with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including electrolyte disturbance, hypertension, polycystic kidney diseases, acute and chronic renal failure, hematuria, proteinuria, renal stones. Kidney problems can have a serious impact on the life of a person. one of the major causes associated with renal failure is diabetes. When the kidneys are no longer able to sustain the demands of the body, end-stage kidney failure occurs.
Treatment measures may include medications, blood products, surgical interventions, dialysis and renal replacement therapy. Hence early diagnosis and management will indicate a better prognosis.
In Shifa hospitals, separate dialysis units with all facilities such as BP apparatus, multipara monitor, weighing scale and RO plant are available. Many patients come here for dialysis regularly. Major surgeries are also performed here by our leading experts.
The department of Nephrology has all modern facilities for diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and Kidney transplant.
Shifa Hospital is a leading provider of quality dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. The Shifa staff rotates on an on-call schedule to provide emergent hemodialysis treatments for those patients who may come to the Emergency Room in fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance or other problems, which may require emergency treatment.
At Shifa Hospital, three types of kidney dialysis being provided to patients with life-saving treatments
During hemodialysis, an artificial kidney machine carries out the vital functions the kidneys can no longer perform. In this procedure, a person is connected to the machine by plastic tubing that attaches to special blood vessels in the arm or leg. The treatment can be at home or at a dialysis unit.
During peritoneal dialysis, waste products from the blood are flushed from the body with fluid instilled and drained through a catheter that has been surgically placed in the abdomen.
During nocturnal dialysis, patients undergo training to learn how to self-administer hemodialysis at night during sleep. Nocturnal dialysis typically occurs for six consecutive nights. With this prolonged dialysis, patients have no dietary restrictions; take fewer medications and are sometimes taken off blood pressure medication; have more energy and feel better; and have more free time for work or leisure activities during the day.
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