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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 Renal Transplantation Program stands out with an impeccable 100% success rate, encompassing both ABO compatible and incompatible transplantation procedures. Our proficiency extends to the management of Nephrotic Syndrome, including its complicated and steroid-resistant variants, Acute Nephritis, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Renal Failure, Hereditary Nephropathy, Renal Tubular Disorders, Childhood Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Pediatric Renal Transplantation, which includes both ABO compatible and incompatible transplantations. We also equipped with experts in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, encompassing CVVH/CVVHD/ CVVHDF, Plasmapheresis, and CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis).

With our specialized expertise in kidney transplants, chronic renal failure, acute kidney injuries, 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 1000 hemodialysis sessions, including 600 sessions of CRRT, even for infants with a weight as low as 3 kilograms.

Our Pediatric Nephrology department is embedded with advanced and sophisticated facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of various renal diseases, encompassing the following conditions:

  • Acute kidney injury

  • Acute nephritis

  • Childhood hypertension (high blood pressure)

  • Chronic renal failure

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Consultant-Paediatrician and Paediatric Nephrologist

English,Hindi,Kannada,Malayalam Marathahalli

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Dr. Pratima Verma

Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Nephrologist

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Dr. PRAHLAD N - Senior Consultant - Pediatric Nephrology, Chennai

Dr. Prahlad N

Senior Consultant - Pediatric Nephrology, Chennai

Tamil,English Guindy

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Dr. Amit Agrawal

Consultant

Hindi,English Malviya Nagar

Dr. RAJESHWARI M - Consultant- Pediatric Nephrologist  & Transplant Nephrologist

Dr. Rajeshwari M

Consultant- Pediatric Nephrologist & Transplant Nephrologist

English,Hindi,Kannada Bannerghatta

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Dr. Shraddha Purushottam Lohia

Consultant Pediatric Nephrology

English,Hindi Malviya Nagar

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Dr. S. Naresh Kumar

Associate Consultant

Bengali,English,Hindi,Tamil Anna Nagar, Sholinganallur

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Dr. Sruthi Balla

Consultant - Pediatric Nephrologist

English Banjara Hills, Hydernagar, Secunderabad

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FAQs
In Which centers Rainbow has pediatric nephrology?
Rainbow Children’s Hospital has the highest level of treatment and the best pediatric nephrology care with decades of experience in treating kidney problems and urinary tract infections in children with its best healthcare facilities in the cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Vizag, and Vijayawada. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Rainbow Children’s Hospital has the highest level of treatment and the best pediatric nephrology care with decades of experience in treating kidney problems and urinary tract infections in children with its best healthcare facilities in the cities of Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Vizag, and Vijayawada.
Why Choose Rainbow Children’s Hospital for pediatric nephrology diseases?
Rainbow Children’s Hospital has a highly qualified and highly experienced team of some of the best pediatric nephrologists who have decades of experience in successfully treating problems of the urinary tract, kidney failures, kidney stones & other kidney illnesses. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Rainbow Children’s Hospital has a highly qualified and highly experienced team of some of the best pediatric nephrologists who have decades of experience in successfully treating problems of the urinary tract, kidney failures, kidney stones & other kidney illnesses.
What does a comprehensive pediatric nephrology services package include?
The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:\n\n Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home\n Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet\n Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy\n Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns\n Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:

Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home

The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:\n\n Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home\n Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet\n Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy\n Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns\n Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet

The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:\n\n Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home\n Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet\n Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy\n Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns\n Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy

The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:\n\n Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home\n Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet\n Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy\n Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns\n Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns

The services offered may vary depending on the location and the condition:\n\n Nurse educators - For making sure that parents know how to manage the condition at home\n Dietitian support - For getting proper nutrition through a recommended diet\n Specialty consultations and perinatal testing - For expectant parents whose babies were diagnosed with kidney abnormalities during the pregnancy\n Group meetings - These should be scheduled regularly and have teenage mentors and nephrology staff members. The kids with nephrology issues should feel free to talk to others with the same issues and share their concerns\n Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Social workers support - For helping the children work on what they are feeling because of the condition they are going through.

My child has end-stage renal disease. What are our treatment options?
A child with end-stage renal disease can choose one of the following treatment options:\n\n Kidney transport - Almost all the children who have end-stage kidney disease receive transplants eventually.\n Dialysis - This is a treatment form in which the blood is filtered through a machine until the kidneys heal. The filtering continues until the kidney transplant is done.\n Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy - In this treatment, the dialysis is allowed to happen slowly over a duration of 24 hours. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather A child with end-stage renal disease can choose one of the following treatment options:

Kidney transport - Almost all the children who have end-stage kidney disease receive transplants eventually.

A child with end-stage renal disease can choose one of the following treatment options:\n\n Kidney transport - Almost all the children who have end-stage kidney disease receive transplants eventually.\n Dialysis - This is a treatment form in which the blood is filtered through a machine until the kidneys heal. The filtering continues until the kidney transplant is done.\n Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy - In this treatment, the dialysis is allowed to happen slowly over a duration of 24 hours. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Dialysis - This is a treatment form in which the blood is filtered through a machine until the kidneys heal. The filtering continues until the kidney transplant is done.

A child with end-stage renal disease can choose one of the following treatment options:\n\n Kidney transport - Almost all the children who have end-stage kidney disease receive transplants eventually.\n Dialysis - This is a treatment form in which the blood is filtered through a machine until the kidneys heal. The filtering continues until the kidney transplant is done.\n Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy - In this treatment, the dialysis is allowed to happen slowly over a duration of 24 hours. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy - In this treatment, the dialysis is allowed to happen slowly over a duration of 24 hours.

My son has a kidney disorder. Can he play sports?
Your child’s ability to participate in physical activities will depend on their condition and the treatment procedure they are going through. In some cases, they will be able to resume back to their normal daily routine in no time. In other cases, they might have to take a break from physical activities. You would have to consult your doctor regarding this. Our aim is to see your children enjoy their life to the fullest. To achieve this, we will do everything that is possible to help them. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Your child’s ability to participate in physical activities will depend on their condition and the treatment procedure they are going through. In some cases, they will be able to resume back to their normal daily routine in no time. In other cases, they might have to take a break from physical activities. You would have to consult your doctor regarding this. Our aim is to see your children enjoy their life to the fullest. To achieve this, we will do everything that is possible to help them.
Why should I choose Rainbow Children’s Hospital for my child’s kidney diseases?
The nephrology department of the Rainbow Children’s Hospital is well equipped for diagnosing and treating children for all types of kidney conditions. We have pediatric nephrologists and other medical professionals who specialize in children with acquired and congenital kidney diseases. Every year, we treat hundreds of patients with conditions like urinary tract infections, acute kidney failure, renal tubular acidosis, dysplastic kidneys, and other conditions. Our aim is to provide specialized and exceptional medical care to your child. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather The nephrology department of the Rainbow Children’s Hospital is well equipped for diagnosing and treating children for all types of kidney conditions. We have pediatric nephrologists and other medical professionals who specialize in children with acquired and congenital kidney diseases. Every year, we treat hundreds of patients with conditions like urinary tract infections, acute kidney failure, renal tubular acidosis, dysplastic kidneys, and other conditions. Our aim is to provide specialized and exceptional medical care to your child.
What are some common diagnosis methods for kidney diseases?
For people suffering from life-threatening nephrology conditions, it is very important to develop an effective treatment plan. The first step in implementing the treatment plan is getting a speedy and accurate diagnosis. There are several testing and evaluation methods that can help diagnose any kidney problem and the cause behind it. There is also an option for prenatal evaluation for a family whose unborn child is diagnosed with kidney disease. The most common diagnostic methods include:\n\n Blood tests\n Biopsy\n ultrasound\n MRI of the urinary system\n CT scan of the urinary system :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather For people suffering from life-threatening nephrology conditions, it is very important to develop an effective treatment plan. The first step in implementing the treatment plan is getting a speedy and accurate diagnosis. There are several testing and evaluation methods that can help diagnose any kidney problem and the cause behind it. There is also an option for prenatal evaluation for a family whose unborn child is diagnosed with kidney disease. The most common diagnostic methods include:

Blood tests
Biopsy
ultrasound
MRI of the urinary system
CT scan of the urinary system
What are some of the latest technology and treatment options for children with renal issues?

The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:\n\n 3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.\n Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery\n Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.\n Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.\n Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:

3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.
Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery

The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:\n\n 3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.\n Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery\n Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.\n Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.\n Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.

The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:\n\n 3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.\n Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery\n Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.\n Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.\n Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.

The latest treatment approaches for children with renal issues are the following:\n\n 3D printing - Radiologists can use this for creating 3D models of complicated anatomy from MRI and CT scans. This can help the nephrologists in planning their approach.\n Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery\n Fertility Preservation Program for children - This program is for a child suffering from any condition that can affect their fertility in the future.\n Proton Beam therapy - It is an option for kids suffering from some form of cancer. Conventional radiation therapy is more harmful to children as their organs are still in development.\n Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida. :12929, 3,, 15 Merriweather Fetal surgery - This surgical option is for fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and spina bifida.

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