Today, kidney diseases have become common amongst children due to poor lifestyle. To address such issues, paediatric nephrology is essential to improve the overall health of a child.
Paediatric nephrology is a subspeciality that focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of kidney-related problems in infants, toddlers and adolescents. However, this field has unique challenges and intricacies, and so it contributes to improving the overall health and well-being of young patients significantly.
At our CMRI hospital, we have highly experienced paediatric nephrologists in Kolkata who have undergone exclusive training to diagnose and treat various kidney-related issues and conditions in children.
Our paediatric nephrologist in Kolkata specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing different types of disorders which may affect the kidney and urinary tract, for instance, inherited kidney diseases, high blood pressure, kidney failure, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and urine abnormalities such as protein and blood.
Kidney-related conditions in Children treated by Pediatric Nephrologists
You can consider paediatric nephrology if your child has symptoms like
We offer a range of treatment options to young patients for treating paediatric kidney diseases. These options depend upon the specific renal condition and its severity, such as
Unlike adult nephrology, paediatric nephrology primarily focuses upon infants, newborns, children and adolescents – especially the child from 0 to 10 years. It treats diseases like genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and nephritic syndrome. The field needs a customised approach as compared to adult nephrology to address the unique psychosocial and physiological needs of a child.
At CMRI hospital, we have a dedicated team of expert urologists, paediatric nephrologists and other specialists who specialise in caring for children with kidney diseases. With advanced medical infrastructure, we are committed to providing the best patient care, including for children.
We have expertise to address bedwetting concerns among children. Our experts perform comprehensive renal histopathology and ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy to diagnosekidney diseases among children. At our hospital, we have the paediatric intensive care unit to manage renal issues in children who are critically ill.
We use blood tests, imaging studies and biopsies to assess kidney function in children. Some other tests are renal biopsy and voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).
Yes! There are numerous children with kidney diseases who lead a normal life with early diagnosis, the right treatment and regular medical follow-up. Be it an acute or chronic disease, it can be managed easily with early detection.
Children with kidney problems need to follow a restricted diet focusing on managing protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake. It will help prevent complications and protect kidney function.
We’ll recommend dialysis when a child’s kidney is not working properly and it is unable to filter toxins, excess fluids, and waste from the blood – mainly in advanced chronic kidney disease. Your child will be on dialysis till the kidneys get recovery.
At home, you can monitor your child’s kidney health with healthy habits, get familiarised with warning signs and use at-home testing kits.
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