Nephrology

Nephrology

The Department of Nephrology at Vanaja Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with kidney diseases, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. Our team offers evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, and long-term kidney care, supported by modern dialysis services to improve quality of life and overall patient outcomes.

Our Services

Kidney Disease Management

• Acute kidney injury
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Glomerular diseases.

Dialysis Services

• Maintenance haemodialysis
• Emergency dialysis
• Dialysis access care
• Comprehensive dialysis monitoring.

Hypertension & Metabolic Care

• Resistant hypertension
• Electrolyte disorders
• Fluid imbalance
• Kidney stone evaluation.

Preventive Kidney Care

• Kidney function assessment
• CKD screening
• Diabetic nephropathy prevention
• Long-term renal follow-up.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

• Chronic kidney disease
• Acute kidney injury
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Fluid retention
• Kidney infections
• Glomerulonephritis
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Kidney failure requiring dialysis.

When Should You Consult a Nephrologist?

• You should seek specialist consultation if you experience:
• Persistent swelling of the legs or face
• Reduced urine output
• Blood or protein in urine
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Abnormal kidney function tests
• Recurrent kidney infections
• Persistent electrolyte abnormalities
• Symptoms of chronic kidney disease
• Need for dialysis or kidney disease follow-up.

Early diagnosis and timely treatment help preserve kidney function and reduce complications.

Facilities

• Comprehensive nephrology consultation
• Maintenance and emergency haemodialysis
• Kidney disease evaluation
• Multidisciplinary care with physicians and intensivists
• Long-term renal follow-up.