Glomerular Disease Treatment in Lucknow
If you are looking for glomerular disease treatment in Lucknow, consult Dr. Suresh Singh, a Nephrologist with 5+ years of experience, 200+ kidney biopsies, 200+ dialysis catheter procedures, and experience with 50+ kidney transplants. He evaluates glomerular diseases that affect the kidney’s filtering units, assesses kidney function, and recommends suitable treatment and monitoring based on each patient’s condition and medical needs.
What is Glomerular Disease?
Glomerular diseases develop when the glomeruli, which filter waste products and fluid from the body, get damaged. This leads to the passage of protein or blood into the urine and also limits the capability of the kidneys to filter out waste from the body.
Some of the factors that cause glomerular diseases include an autoimmune reaction, infection, genetics, diabetes, or something else. Glomerular diseases can either develop slowly or rapidly.
Types of Glomerular Disease
Who May Need Glomerular Disease Treatment?
Patients will be needed to undergo an evaluation and treatment when they experience any of the following symptoms:
Who May Need Glomerular Disease Treatment?
Proteinuria
Hematuria
Puffiness of the eyelids, feet, and leg
High blood pressure
Decreased kidney function
Abnormal kidney tests
Inflammation of the kidney
The presence of systemic illness that affects the kidneys
Signs You May Need Glomerular Disease Treatment
Blood in the urine
Foamy or frothy urine
High blood pressure
Weight gain without an explanation
Decreased urination
Puffiness around the eyes, feet or ankles
Fatigue
Imbalanced function of the kidneys
Glomerular Disease Treatment
The mode of treatment is based on the type and underlying cause of the glomerular disorder, kidney function, and severity of kidney involvement.
The treatment can involve drugs to regulate high blood pressure and protein excretion, swelling, or any other form of kidney inflammation that results from immune problems.
Book AppointmentComprehensive Nephrology Workup
Testing of Blood and Urine Samples
Finding the Underlying Cause for the Disorder
Pharmaceutical and Other Forms of Treatment
Kidney Function Assessment on a Regular Basis
Further Management of Kidney Disorders
Diagnosis & Benefits
Prior to the commencement of therapy, evaluation can entail comprehensive diagnostic tests.
Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease
Medical history
Physical examination
Blood pressure determination
Urine analysis
Urinary protein/albumin determination
Renal function tests
Blood tests
Imaging techniques
Benefits of Glomerular Disease Treatment
Helps diagnose the root cause
Helps in preventing loss of proteins through urine
Helps in controlling blood pressure
Helps control swelling and other symptoms
Helps to protect kidney functions
Helps to prevent disease progression
Helps to reduce the risk of complications
Helps to improve the quality of life
Why Choose Dr. Suresh Singh for Glomerular Disease Treatment in Lucknow?
Licensed Nephrologist and Renal Transplantation Specialist
MBBS, MD Internal Medicine and DM Nephrology
Comprehensive care in nephrology
Over 200 kidney biopsies done
Experience with kidney transplantation
ABO compatible and incompatible transplantation experience
Deceased donor transplantation experience
Individualized care plan
Evidenced-based nephrology care
Long-term management of kidney diseases
Managing Life with Glomerular Disease
The treatment of glomerular disease involves ongoing follow-up and assessment of the functioning of kidneys. The patients need to follow a medication schedule, adhere to recommended diet modifications, check their blood pressure, and go for scheduled appointments.
Patients can also be subjected to regular testing of their blood and urine samples to test any change in the level of protein loss and the function of their kidneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glomerular disease affects the kidney's filtering units and may cause protein or blood to leak into the urine. Causes can include immune conditions, infections, diabetes, genetic disorders, and other kidney diseases.
Common symptoms include foamy urine, blood in the urine, swelling, high blood pressure, and changes in kidney function. Some people may have no symptoms initially.
Diagnosis may include blood and urine tests, imaging, antibody testing, and a kidney biopsy when required.
Treatment depends on the type and cause of the disease. Appropriate treatment can help control symptoms, protect kidney function, and slow disease progression.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent protein or blood in the urine, swelling, abnormal kidney tests, or unexplained decline in kidney function.