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NEPHRO CARE
Nephro Care is a team of doctors who are pioneers in the field of Nephrology. Nephro Care constitutes of Dr. Santhosh Kumar S & Dr. Naveen M Nayak.
Nephro Care was established with the overall goal of improving care for chronic kidney disease patients.
Nephro Care aims to bring together, specialized care required for CKD under one roof in a comfortable and convenient environment. We are also aware that high-quality care should be followed by ethical standards, and we take great precautions to ensure that we are ethical with our patients.
Consultant Nephrologist, Chinmaya Mission Hospital, Indiranagar from March 2017 to till date.
Consultant Nephrologist, Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar from 2016 to 2017.
Consultant Nephrologist, Chinmaya Narayana Hrudayalaya, From 2011 To 2016.
Consultant Nephrologist, Nu Hospitals, Bangalore from 2015 to 2016.
Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology, PES Medical College, Kuppam from 2013 To 2015.
DNB General Medicine from Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Tissure, Kerala.
DNB Nephrology from St.John’s Institue of Medical Science Bangalore.
MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur, Karnataka
Dr. Naveen M Nayak is pioneer in the field of Nephrology in India from Bangalore. Dr. Naveen M Nayak has completed his MBBS from J N Medical College, Belgaum from the year 2001, further he did MD (General Medicine) from JNMC, Belgaum. Dr. Naveen’s zeal to achieve something in the field of Nephrology led him to do DNB (Nephrology) from Apollo Hospitals, Chennai in the year 2012.
Dr Naveen M Nayak has expertise himself in the field of Nephology and has made himself a name as one of the best Nephrologist in Bangalore. Dr. Nayak have been working as Consultant Nephrologist with Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram. Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram is a tertiary care hospital with a large dialysis unit and multi-organ transplant program. He was involved in setting up the hemodialysis unit with ultrafilter, peritoneal dialysis facility and renal transplant program at Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram. Here, he has performed living donor and cadaveric renal transplants independently. Dr Nayak initiated patients on CAPD. CRRT was implemented in critically ill patients.
Expertise :
Diagnosis and treatment of various renal diseases such as glomerulonephritis, renovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury and urinary tract infections
Performed procedures like native and transplant kidney biopsies, central venous catheterizations (internal jugular, femoral and subclavian)
Involved in hemodialysis , peritoneal dialysis, plasma exchange and continuous renal replacement (CRRT) therapies
Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, January 2015 to till date
Consultant Nephrologist at Yashomati Hospitals, Marathahalli, Bangalore, July 2013 to 2014
Consultant Nephrologist at DaVita Nephrolife, Kilpauk, Chennai, 2012 – 2013
Senior registrar in Department of Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 2009 – 2012
Assistant Professor /Consultant Physician in Department of Medicine, SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere, 2007 – 2009
Consultant Physician in K.L.E.’s Dr. Kamal Memorial Hospital, Ankola, 2006 – 2007
Intensive Care Unit Registrar in Sir H N Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, 2006
DNB (Nephrology), Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 2009 – 2012.
MD (Internal Medicine), J N Medical College, Belgaum, 2003 – 2006.
MBBS, J N Medical College, Belgaum, 1995 – 2001.
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Kidneys can become damaged from a physical injury or a disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, or other disorders. High blood pressure and diabetes are the two most common causes of kidney failure.
Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. It often involves diverting blood to a machine to be cleaned.
In most cases, once a patient starts dialysis, he or she will not survive without it. However, in a few cases, patients have improved and the disease has gone into remission, allowing them to stop dialysis.
If there aren’t any other problems, the kidneys may heal themselves. In most other cases, acute kidney failure can be treated if it’s caught early. It may involve changes to your diet, the use of medications, or even dialysis.
Renal dialysis falls into two main divisions: haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis cleans and filters your blood using a machine to temporarily remove harmful wastes, extra salt, and extra water from your body. Hemodialysis is most often performed in a dialysis center but home treatment options are also available.
Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen and dialysis solution (a mixture of minerals and sugar dissolved in water) to filter your blood removing wastes, chemicals, and extra water from your body. After several hours, the used solution is drained from your abdomen through a tube and the cycle is repeated with a fresh solution.
Both are good, choice usually depends on the personal lifestyle of the patient and certain medical conditions like congestive heart failure, vascular access complications, diabetes, etc. Hemodialysis is usually performed at a dialysis center as compared to peritoneal dialysis which can be safely done at home.
CAPD is usually preferred in children as they have small vessels which are difficult to cannulate and repeated needling is painful and difficult in them. Fluid intake can be more liberal in CAPD.
Yes, this can lead to fluid overload and breathing problems. It can also increase your serum potassium level which can lead to serious cardiac complications. Therefore skipping dialysis can be life-threatening.
While on dialysis you should watch your diet. In case of any breathing trouble, should contact a doctor as may require urgent dialysis. Care of the vascular access should be ensured as advised by your physician.
Like healthy kidneys, dialysis keeps the body in balance. It removes waste, salt, and extra water, keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in the blood, such as potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate, and helps to control blood pressure. A session of hemodialysis usually takes 4 hours three times a week whereas peritoneal dialysis is a continuous process.
No, dialysis does not cure kidney disease. It does the work which the kidneys should be doing.
They remove waste products from the body, They balance the body’s fluids and electrolytes, They release hormones that regulate blood pressure and control calcium metabolism, They stimulate and control the production of red blood cells, They produce an active form of Vitamin D that promotes healthy bones, They provide critical regulation of the body’s salt, potassium, and acid content.
Less urine, Swelling in the hands, face, and legs, Shortness of breath, appetite loss, nausea and vomiting, High Blood Pressure, Feeling cold and tired.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of kidney disease. Other causes include inherited kidney diseases such as polycystic kidney disease and lupus.
Uremia (uremic syndrome) is a serious complication of both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. It occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are not able to eliminate them. These substances can become poisonous (toxic) to the body if they reach high levels.
Controlling high blood pressure and blood sugar, Eating a healthy lower protein and lower salt diet, Losing weight, Stopping smoking, Exercising, Avoiding certain medications.
Healthy kidneys function to remove extra water and waste from the blood, help control blood pressure, keep body chemicals in balance, keep bones strong, tell your body to make red blood cells and help children grow normally. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs when kidneys are no longer able to clean toxins and waste products from the blood and perform their functions to full capacity. This can happen suddenly or overtime.
Diet can have a significant impact on the body’s overall health and the progression of CKD since certain foods can add to the accumulation of waste products and extra fluid in your blood. The kidney diet is a plan for eating that supports kidney health. Typically, a kidney diet is: Low in sodium, low in protein, low in phosphorus
African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and senior citizens are at increased risk for developing chronic kidney disease.
Early detection can be made through the following: blood pressure measurement; tests for protein in the urine; and tests for blood creatinine.
In order to maintain proper kidney health, one must drink plenty of fluids; exercise regularly; avoid smoking; maintain a healthy weight, and routinely get checked for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tears on the muscles of the body.
GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate. It gives an estimate of the degree of kidney function. GFR is a very important value for all patients with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). Change in GFR is very crucial in the management of patients with CKD and therefore all patients should know their baseline GFR and stage of kidney disease.
The Joint National Commission (JNC7) report on hypertension recommends patients target a blood pressure less than 130/80. Another panel of experts who specialize in kidney disease agree with the JNC recommendations except in patients with a lot of protein in their urine. They recommend more aggressive blood pressure reduction to 125/75.
The most common side effect is some pain. Rarely patients can get an infection. The most serious side effect is bleeding. If the bleeding doesn’t stop on its own surgery will be required to stop the bleeding.
Patients whose kidneys have completely shut down can live productive lives for years using renal replacement therapy. The kidney is the only organ that modern medicine has been able to successfully replace with long-term success. There are three types of renal replacement therapy: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation.
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic condition that causes s large number of cysts to form in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid and profoundly enlarge the kidneys. This change to the kidneys’ structure causes reduced kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure.
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) damages the kidney’s blood-filtering units so the blood doesn’t get cleaned. Eventually, this type of damage can cause an irreversible shutdown of the kidneys
Transplant surgery contraindications (factors that serve as a reason to withhold a treatment) include irreversible heart disease, cancer, and severe lung disease. Obesity and smoking put transplant patients at higher risk for surgical complications, so all patients are encouraged to abstain from smoking and to approach ideal body weight.
Kidney function is a measure of the ‘cleaning’ capacity of the kidneys, and the term kidney dysfunction primarily refers to
These two functions of the kidneys, among others, are frequently the focus of a visit when a patient’s kidney function is impaired or at risk of deteriorating.
Other structural or functional aspects of the kidneys may have been the reason for a referral. Your nephrologist should know why you were referred, and their job with you is to further understand your condition so that they can assist in your care.
Some causes of dysfunction of the kidneys are temporary, and some are permanent. Some conditions are associated with a continued loss of function over time, and the rate at which this happens will be an indicator of the frequency and extent of attention needed to try to delay or slow kidney function decline.
Depending on the degree of kidney function loss we have, and the speed at which that loss of function has occurred, there will be options offered to either stall, reverse or delay the progression of the kidney disease. The nephrologist can explain and prepare you for decisions about additional therapy needed if your kidney function deteriorates to the point that renal replacement therapy options should be considered.
This is an ultrasound of the kidneys to look for any problems in your kidneys including stones, blockages, features of disease, tumors (lumps), and more. It is a painless procedure.
Most kidney diseases are detected through blood and urine samples. Renal diseases may be asymptomatic until an advanced stage, so it may be difficult to identify them.
Nephrology is the science of renal functions, like glomerular filtration and ion and acid-base balance and their effects on the body. Urology is centered on the urinary tract, masculine genital tract as well as their functioning, and tumors. Finally, the urologist will practice all necessary surgery.
As we age, the number of nephrons in our kidneys decreases, as does the amount of kidney tissue; our blood vessels become thicker, and blood flow slows down. All of these factors contribute to a gradual decline in our kidney function. Seniors should have a physical from their primary care physician every six or 12 months to maintain general health.
In particular, those with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, a family history of kidney disease, or weight issues should get tested annually, as these health conditions pose higher risks of kidney problems.
Kidney disease or damage can be the cause of anemia. Anemia means that the body does not have enough red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. The kidneys create a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), 5 which produces red blood cells. Damaged kidneys may not generate this hormone, resulting in fewer red blood cells to deliver oxygen.
All drugs pass through the kidneys. In particular, pain medications, antibiotics, prescription laxatives, and contrast dye can reduce blood flow to the organs. Make sure you follow the instructions of your healthcare provider to prevent injury to the kidneys.
The long-standing complications of diabetes contribute to kidney diseases. It is one of the prominent causes of kidney failure. Around one-third of people having diabetes are exposed to the risk of developing diabetic nephropathy.
This is a kind of kidney disorder that occurs due to damage in small blood cells of the kidney. This syndrome results in the excretion of excessive protein in your urine.
Patients who are critically ill tend to have a high metabolic rate as their bodies are trying to recover from the disease. They need vasoactive drugs and continuous waste elimination while also simultaneously receiving large volumes of fluid in the form of nutritional and inotropic agents and drug infusions.
Therefore, CRRT or continuous renal replacement therapy is followed so that wastes and water can be gently removed without causing hypotension.
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