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:
- Acute kidney injury
- Acute nephritis
- Childhood hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Chronic renal failure
- Developmental abnormalities of the kidneys
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Hereditary nephropathy
- Nephrotic syndrome (characterized by protein leakage through the kidneys)
- Pyelonephritis
- Renal calculi (kidney stones)
- Renal tubular disorders leading to acid-base and electrolyte imbalances
- Renal vasculitis
- Urogenital abnormalities and their surgical management
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Vitamin D refractory Rickets
- Voiding disorders such as bedwetting