Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Kidney failure is when the kidneys can no longer filter the blood adequately, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
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Kidney Failure in India
Kidney Failure is diagnosed and treated by transplant surgery specialists. At a first consultation, a specialist can examine you, confirm the cause and explain which treatment suits your case, such as AV Fistula for Dialysis and Kidney Transplant.
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Specialists by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 62 | 187 |
| Delhi NCR | 56 | 370 |
| Bhiwandi | 44 | 0 |
| Kolkata | 40 | 333 |
| Bangalore | 25 | 257 |
| Amravati | 18 | 29 |
| Amritsar | 18 | 85 |
| Bhavnagar | 17 | 2 |
| Jalgaon | 16 | 1 |
| Bundi | 15 | 0 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur | 14 | 3 |
| Alappuzha | 13 | 12 |
| Aligarh | 13 | 19 |
| Bharuch | 13 | 2 |
| Bihar Sharif | 13 | 1 |
| Chittorgarh | 13 | 0 |
| Churu | 13 | 0 |
| Yavatmal | 13 | 1 |
| Bareilly | 12 | 6 |
| Dausa | 12 | 0 |
| Jammu | 12 | 0 |
| Morbi | 12 | 0 |
| Ajmer | 11 | 26 |
| Prayagraj | 11 | 49 |
| Nashik | 10 | 23 |
| Berhampore | 9 | 0 |
| Borivli | 9 | 0 |
| Mehsana | 9 | 0 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 9 | 1 |
| Farrukhabad | 8 | 0 |
| Gwalior | 8 | 4 |
| Hyderabad | 8 | 296 |
| Alwar | 7 | 16 |
| Bardhaman | 7 | 0 |
| Bathinda | 7 | 2 |
| Bilimora | 7 | 0 |
| Dhule | 7 | 0 |
| Kochi | 7 | 2 |
| Nizamabad | 7 | 3 |
| Anand | 6 | 27 |
| Karwar | 6 | 0 |
| Nainital | 6 | 0 |
| Bhilai | 5 | 1 |
| Dindigul | 5 | 1 |
| Haldwani | 5 | 0 |
| Howrah | 5 | 14 |
| Jhansi | 5 | 3 |
| Moradabad | 5 | 2 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 5 | 0 |
| Ballari | 4 | 0 |
| Chennai | 4 | 311 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 4 | 0 |
| Dhanbad | 4 | 30 |
| Gandhidham | 4 | 0 |
| Greater_Noida | 4 | 15 |
| Jagadhri | 4 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | 4 | 0 |
| Nadiad | 4 | 0 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 9 |
| Varanasi | 4 | 17 |
| Yamuna Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Bhandara | 3 | 1 |
| Cherthala | 3 | 2 |
| Eluru | 3 | 0 |
| Erode | 3 | 1 |
| Hapur | 3 | 0 |
| Hassan | 3 | 0 |
| Nagercoil | 3 | 0 |
| Nagpur | 3 | 33 |
| Panipat | 3 | 2 |
| Bhagalpur | 2 | 6 |
| Bharatpur | 2 | 1 |
| Bhuj | 2 | 0 |
| Chamba | 2 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 17 |
| Coimbatore | 2 | 23 |
| Daman | 2 | 0 |
| Darbhanga | 2 | 2 |
| Durg | 2 | 0 |
| Gora Bazar | 2 | 0 |
| Kukatpalli | 2 | 0 |
| Navi_Mumbai | 2 | 79 |
| Patiala | 2 | 3 |
| Ranchi | 2 | 65 |
| Saket | 2 | 0 |
| Serampore | 2 | 0 |
| Shahjanpur | 2 | 0 |
| Shyamnagar | 2 | 0 |
| Agra | 1 | 56 |
| Aizawl | 1 | 11 |
| Ambattur | 1 | 25 |
| Ankleshwar | 1 | 8 |
| Arambag | 1 | 0 |
| Asansol | 1 | 24 |
| Baharampur | 1 | 0 |
| Banuri | 1 | 0 |
| Champahati | 1 | 0 |
| Changanassery | 1 | 1 |
| Chittore chauraha | 1 | 0 |
| Cuttack | 1 | 2 |
| Dharamshala | 1 | 0 |
| Guruvayur | 1 | 0 |
| Indore | 1 | 15 |
| Jaipur | 1 | 60 |
| Jalna | 1 | 0 |
| Kanauli Bishundat | 1 | 0 |
| Kishan Nagar | 1 | 0 |
| Manubar chowkdi | 1 | 0 |
| Murshidabad | 1 | 0 |
| Mysore | 1 | 12 |
| Naihati | 1 | 0 |
| Neb Sarai | 1 | 0 |
| North Dumdum | 1 | 1 |
| Okhla | 1 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 1 | 0 |
| Palakkad | 1 | 2 |
| Palampur | 1 | 0 |
| Patna | 1 | 42 |
| Rajkot | 1 | 8 |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 1 | 0 |
| Rampur | 1 | 1 |
| Raniganj | 1 | 1 |
| Sagar | 1 | 1 |
| Sattur | 1 | 0 |
| Sivakasi | 1 | 0 |
| South Dumdum | 1 | 1 |
| Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station | 1 | 0 |
| Tamluk | 1 | 0 |
| Vadodara | 1 | 16 |
| Vanagaram | 1 | 2 |
Treatment Options
| Treatment | Specialist | Cities Listed |
|---|---|---|
| AV Fistula for Dialysis | Transplant Surgery | 130 |
| Kidney Transplant | Transplant Surgery | 130 |
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Causes
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Chronic kidney diseases
Diagnosis
- Blood tests (creatinine, eGFR)
- Urine tests
- Ultrasound
When to see a doctor
Regular monitoring by a nephrologist is essential once kidney function declines.
Treatments
AV Fistula for Dialysis
An artery and a vein in the arm are joined to create a strong vessel that can be used repeatedly for haemodialysis.
Kidney Transplant
A healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is placed in the lower abdomen and connected to the blood vessels and bladder, freeing the patient from dialysis.
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FAQs
What are the common symptoms of Kidney Failure?
Swelling of legs; Fatigue; Breathlessness; Reduced urine output.
What causes Kidney Failure?
Diabetes; High blood pressure; Chronic kidney diseases.
How is Kidney Failure diagnosed?
Blood tests (creatinine, eGFR); Urine tests; Ultrasound.
What are the treatment options?
Depending on severity, options include AV Fistula for Dialysis, Kidney Transplant. A specialist will recommend what suits you after examination.
When should I see a doctor?
Regular monitoring by a nephrologist is essential once kidney function declines.