Nephrology

If you notice signs like frothy urine, body/facial/leg swelling, or have risk factors for kidney disease. Also if you developed high blood pressure before 30, or if you’ve been diagnosed with AKI, CKD stage 3–5, UTI, kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities, or auto-immune kidney disease.

Usually no symptoms at all. Possibly persistent foamy urine, frequent urination at night, or mild ankle swelling.

Following a full evaluation by a nephrologist.

Up to 4 hours. It can be more or less depending on individual clinical factors.

Usually 3 times a week, but this depends on a number of patient-specific factors.

Yes, if the cause of renal failure is acute and the kidneys recover from the insult.

Not for the kidney function test itself. But if you’re also being evaluated for diabetes or dyslipidemia, fasting is required.

Yes. Long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes are among the most common causes of kidney damage.

Yes, depending on the type. The most common forms can be prevented when risk factors are detected early and controlled optimally.

New patients must be reviewed by the nephrologist first. Known patients of the unit can book in advance, still on nephrologist recommendation.

Yes. All standard nephrology investigations are available onsite.

Yes. If clinically needed, the patient may still be asked to present physically at the hospital.