Kidney and Urinary Care

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when kidney function is reduced or there is evidence of kidney damage over time. Diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerular diseases, inherited conditions, and other medical problems can contribute to CKD.

Treatment focuses on identifying the cause, controlling contributing conditions, monitoring kidney function, and slowing further progression where possible.

Depending on the stage of kidney disease, treatment may include:

• Blood pressure management
• Blood sugar control
• Dietary changes
• Medication
• Management of proteinuria
• Treatment of anaemia or mineral-bone abnormalities when appropriate
• Regular monitoring of kidney function
• Dialysis or transplantation when kidney failure becomes advanced

Specialist nephrology services in Bangalore manage both acute and chronic kidney conditions, including diabetic and hypertensive kidney disease.

Acute Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden decline in kidney function. It can occur due to dehydration, severe infection, urinary obstruction, certain medicines, reduced blood flow to the kidneys, or other medical conditions.

AKI requires timely medical evaluation because the underlying cause needs to be identified and treated. In severe cases, temporary dialysis may be required.

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections can affect the bladder, urethra, ureters, or kidneys. Symptoms may include burning while urinating, frequent urination, urgency, lower abdominal discomfort, fever, or flank pain.

Kidney infections can become serious if not treated appropriately. A doctor may recommend urine testing and other investigations before prescribing treatment.