ALMAS HOSPITAL
Nephrology & Dialysis
Department of Nephrology at Almas Hospital, Kottakkal, Malappuram District provides a wide range of services for patients with renal issues. The vast scope of care at Almas, located near Calicut/Kozhikode International Airport includes all phases of kidney disease, from the earliest identifiable abnormalities in kidney function to the most advanced stages of end stage renal disease. The department is equipped to provide end to end care to its patients ensuring that their disease is properly managed. The development of kidney failure is frequently related to other medical problems. Our Nephrology and Dialysis team collaborate with other Almas Hospital specialties to create the patients renal issues in a multi disciplinary manner for providing a comprehensive care and support to the patients. Our team of Nephrologists, nurses and parameds are highly experienced and trained in advanced technologies. You can be rest assured that you are receiving nephrology care from highly trained professionals best in the industry.
Services Offered
Our Nephrology and Dialysis Department is equipped with cutting-edge hemodialysis equipment, dedicated nursing personnel, and highly skilled technicians available around the clock to deliver dialysis treatments. More than 42 dialysis machines operate 24 hours a day at the facility, which serves hundreds of patients every day. Our expert staff is responsible for a wide range of service offerings. The services provided by the Nephrology and Dialysis Department of Almas Hospital, Kerala include the following
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kidney disease can be caused by hypertension and diabetes, the two most frequent risk factors. Every organ in the body might be affected by these two disorders. Both of these disorders can lead to renal failure and the need for dialysis if they are not adequately managed. Lupus, HIV, and viral hepatitis are all disorders that affect many organs, including the kidney.
Anemia, blood in the urine or foamy pee, exhaustion, elevated blood pressure, weight loss, swelling of the ankles from retained fluid, nausea, and vomiting are just a few of the possible symptoms. Kidney disease typically goes undetected until it is too late, and the damage is extensive.
Maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, and exercise regularly. Consult your physician for advice on dietary modifications. If you have hypertension or diabetes, meticulous blood pressure stabilization and strict blood sugar control are also critical components of renal therapy.
A nephrologist is an internist who treats patients with medications, whereas a urologist is a surgeon who specializes in the kidney, bladder, and prostate.
Blood pressure of 130/80 or below is recommended by the Joint National Commission 7 (JNC7) on hypertension. More drastic measures to get blood pressure down to 125/75 are recommended by experts.
Drinking eight glasses of water a day is not helpful for your kidneys, despite widespread assumptions. Patients with repeated kidney stones are the only ones who are exempt from this rule. To avoid kidney stones, drinking water is one of the most effective treatments.
Blood tests and Urine tests are the most prevalent. Diagnosing renal failure and its complications may necessitate further blood testing. Nephrologists frequently use ultrasound to examine the kidneys' size and form.
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