The branch in medical sciences that treats ailments and diseases related to the kidney is called nephrology. It concerns the physiology of the kidney and diagnosing diseases of the kidney and its treatment. There are diseases like diabetes which causes damage to the kidney. Nephrology doctors have to collaboratively work with doctors from other departments in the process of the treatment of the patient.
kidney diseases may be classified as acute and chronic. The department is also responsible for the process involving the removal of kidney stones,
kidney transplantation and renal denervation for uncontrolled hypertension. Other procedures that are conducted under this department involve plasma dialysis, liver dialysis, combined kidney and liver transplant etc. These specialists also have expertise in the management of hypertension (high BP). They are also trained in the management of fluid and electrolyte balance in the body as these aspects are effected in the patient suffering from kidney disease. They also are responsible for the dialysis in patients undergoing it. The Narayana hospital in Gurugram is one of the most reputed hospitals in the NCR. It is a multispecialty hospital with the best nephrologists in its nephrology department. This hospital facilitates operations 24/7 in this department.
