Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Nephrology delves into
acute and chronic ailments impacting the renal function of children, as well as
disturbances in kidney-related fluid and electrolyte balance. Within this
specialized field, Pediatric Nephrologists address a diverse range of
conditions in children, encompassing kidney failure, hypertension, hereditary
kidney disorders, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and abnormalities in
urine composition, such as the presence of blood and protein.
At Rainbow Children's Hospital,
our Pediatric nephrology department has state of art facilities for the
management of Nephrotic Syndrome, including complicated and steroid-resistant
variants, Acute Nephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Renal Failure,
Hereditary Nephropathy, Renal Tubular Disorders, Childhood Hypertension (High
Blood Pressure), Complicated Urinary tract infections and obstructive uropathy.
We also equipped with experts in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy,
encompassing CVVH/CVVHD/ CVVHDF, Plasmapheresis, and CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory
Peritoneal Dialysis). Our Pediatric Renal Transplantation Program stands out
with an impeccable 100% success rate, encompassing both ABO compatible and
incompatible transplantation procedures
With our specialized expertise
in kidney transplants, chronic renal failure, acute renal failure, and
urogenital abnormalities, Rainbow Children's Hospital takes pride in being the
first multispecialty hospital in India to offer neonatal hemodialysis services.
We have successfully conducted over 5000 hemodialysis sessions, including 2000
sessions of CRRT, even for infants with a weight as low as 3 kilograms.
Our Pediatric Nephrology
department has advanced and sophisticated facilities for the diagnosis and treatment
of various renal diseases, encompassing the following conditions:
1.
Acute
kidney injury
2.
Acute
nephritis
3.
Childhood
hypertension (high blood pressure)
4.
Chronic
renal failure
5.
Developmental
abnormalities of the kidneys
6.
Hematuria
(blood in urine)
7.
Hereditary
nephropathy
8.
Nephrotic
syndrome (characterized by protein leakage through the kidneys)
9.
Pyelonephritis
10. Renal calculi (kidney stones)
11. Renal tubular disorders leading to
acid-base and electrolyte imbalances
12. Renal vasculitis
13. Urogenital abnormalities and their
surgical management
14. Urinary tract infections (UTI)
15. Vitamin D refractory Rickets
16. Voiding disorders such as bedwetting