Nephritis

Shri Balaji Diagnostic is a renowned healthcare facility offering specialized services for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Nephritis. Nephritis refers to inflammation of the kidneys and can have various causes and forms, including glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, and lupus nephritis. Effective management of nephritis is crucial to prevent kidney damage and preserve renal function.

Diagnostic Services

• Comprehensive Blood Tests: These tests include serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to assess kidney function and detect inflammation.

• Urine Analysis: Routine and specialized urine tests to check for the presence of blood (hematuria), protein (proteinuria), white blood cells, and other abnormalities indicative of nephritis.

• Renal Biopsy: A critical diagnostic procedure where a small sample of kidney tissue is obtained using a needle for microscopic examination. This helps determine the type and extent of nephritis and guides treatment decisions.

• Immunological Tests: Tests to detect autoimmune conditions that may cause nephritis, such as antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA), and complement levels (C3, C4).

Treatment Services

• Medication Management: Personalized medication regimens based on the type and severity of nephritis. This includes immunosuppressive drugs like corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, and biologics such as rituximab.

• Plasmapheresis: A procedure to remove antibodies from the blood, particularly useful in cases of severe autoimmune nephritis like Goodpasture syndrome or ANCA-associated vasculitis.

• Dialysis: Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services for patients with severe kidney dysfunction due to nephritis, helping to manage waste and fluid buildup in the body.

• Nutritional Counseling: Guidance from renal dietitians on dietary modifications to support kidney health, manage blood pressure, and reduce proteinuria. This includes advice on protein intake, sodium restriction, and managing other nutrients that affect kidney function.

Specialized Surgeries

For patients with severe or complicated nephritis requiring surgical intervention, Shri Balaji Diagnostic offers the following surgeries:

• Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula or Graft Surgery: Creation of an access point for patients requiring long-term hemodialysis due to chronic kidney

• Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement: Insertion of a catheter into the abdomen to facilitate peritoneal dialysis, an alternative to hemodialysis that can be performed at home.

Supportive Services

• Patient Education Programs: Regular workshops and educational sessions to help patients understand nephritis, its causes, treatment options, and self-management strategies to improve outcomes.

• Psychosocial Support: Counseling and support groups for patients and their families to address the emotional and psychological challenges associated with chronic kidney disease and nephritis.

• Telemedicine Services: Remote consultation options for follow-up appointments, medication adjustments, and ongoing support, ensuring continuous care without the need for frequent hospital visits.

• Emergency Care: 24/7 emergency services to handle acute complications of nephritis, such as severe kidney inflammation, rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, or nephrotic syndrome.