Nephrology

Early kidney disease often has no symptoms, which is why it is usually found on a blood or urine test. As it progresses, people may notice swelling of the feet or face, foamy urine, tiredness, poor appetite, itching, or a change in how often they pass urine.

Anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease, recurrent kidney stones, or long-term painkiller use should have a periodic blood creatinine and urine protein check. These simple tests can detect a problem years before symptoms appear.

Yes. Tight control of blood sugar and blood pressure, specific medicines that protect the kidneys, a suitable diet, avoiding nephrotoxic painkillers, and treating anaemia and bone-mineral changes can meaningfully slow progression. Your nephrologist will set targets and monitor them.

The department manages patients who need dialysis and helps plan the transition, including choice of dialysis type and access. If you are already on dialysis and moving to the Kondhwa area, bring your recent records so care can continue without a gap.

Nephrology looks at why stones keep forming — diet, fluid intake, and metabolic causes — and works to prevent recurrence, while urology handles removal of stones that are blocking or too large to pass. At Prime Hospital, Kondhwa, the two work together on stone patients.