Structural & Genetic Kidney Disorders Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Kidney conditions such as these often come to light by chance, through a scan or a blood pressure reading that will not settle. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a kidney hospital in Mumbai, and its Andheri East centre treats three structural kidney conditions: polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones and renal artery stenosis. They arise from how the kidneys or their blood supply are formed, whether inherited, developed over time, or caused by mineral build-up. The consultation is planned to reach a diagnosis in as few visits as possible. A genetic kidney disease specialist in Andheri East reviews scans and family history together.
Symptoms
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
early high blood pressure, back or side pain, blood in the urine, recurrent urinary infections, and a gradual drop in kidney function - Kidney stones
no symptoms in some people with small stones; otherwise, severe side pain spreading to the groin, blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, and burning or urgency on passing urine - Renal artery stenosis
sudden or worsening high blood pressure despite several medicines, unexplained decline in kidney function, and sometimes swelling or reduced urine output
Diagnosis
The doctor starts with symptoms and family history, and the tests are matched to the suspected condition. Where the case allows, the consultation and the first tests are planned together.
- PKD
ultrasound or CT to find and measure cysts, family history review, genetic testing when the diagnosis is unclear, or relatives need screening, and kidney function tests (creatinine, eGFR) - Kidney stones
urine tests, CT scan or ultrasound to locate and size the stone, and a metabolic evaluation for repeat stone formers - Renal artery stenosis
Doppler ultrasound, CT or MR angiography, renal angiography when intervention is being planned, and kidney function blood tests
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD): An Inherited Condition
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is passed down in families. Fluid-filled cysts grow in the kidneys, enlarging them and slowly displacing healthy tissue. Autosomal dominant PKD, the more common form, often causes no obvious trouble until adulthood. Autosomal recessive PKD is rarer and usually appears early, sometimes in infancy. Since the condition is inherited, relatives may want to be tested, and genetic counselling helps them weigh that decision. Screening and counselling can be arranged alongside the consultation, so family members do not need separate visits for each. Polycystic kidney disease treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai centres on controlling blood pressure and slowing cyst-related decline.
Kidney Stones and Renal Artery Stenosis
Kidney stones form when minerals and salts in the urine crystallise. Calcium oxalate is the commonest type, though uric acid, struvite and cystine stones also occur. Low water intake, certain diets, metabolic conditions and family history all raise the risk. People who need kidney stone treatment in Andheri East after a first painful episode are guided on prevention as well as removal, so the stone is less likely to return. Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of the arteries that supply the kidneys. It most often results from fatty build-up in older adults and from fibromuscular dysplasia in younger people, particularly women.
Treatment Approach
For PKD, treatment aims at blood pressure control and slowing cyst-related decline, using blood pressure medicines, in selected cases a medicine to slow cyst growth, and monitoring for infection or bleeding. Some patients progress to chronic kidney disease and, less commonly, kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant.
Small stones often pass with fluids and pain control. Larger or obstructing stones may need shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, chosen by size and location, and repeat stone formers receive plans based on stone type.
For renal artery stenosis treatment, blood pressure medicines come first. Severe narrowing, or pressure that stays high on medicines, may call for angioplasty with a stent. Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood pressure guides adjustments, and regular review visits are required.
Structural & Genetic Kidney Disorders Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, the nephrology team works with urology and vascular specialists for stone removal and artery procedures. PKD care extends to screening for related problems such as liver cysts and, in some cases, brain aneurysms, with genetic counselling for relatives considering testing. Book a consultation with the nephrology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, for kidney stones, PKD, or unexplained high blood pressure linked to kidney blood flow.