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Nephrology (Kidny)

Nonthavej Hospital provides both short- and long-term treatment with advanced medical technology for kidney disease patients. Our team comprises physicians specialized in kidney disease, interdisciplinary personnel, dietitians, pharmacists, and coordinating nurses. They assess the kidney function and provide consultation regarding self-care and behavioral change to maximize the treatment results, delay the progression of chronic kidney disease, and prevent complications of chronic kidney disease.

Nephrology (Kidny) : Scope of Services, Specialized Services

Service and treatment
  •  Imbalance of blood pH and minerals
  •  Acute kidney failure
  •  Chronic kidney disease: Kidney disease resulting from hypertension, diabetes, pyelonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, Alport syndrome, proteinuria, etc.
  •  Delay of progression of chronic kidney disease by controlling causes of the disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, pyelonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, smoking and proteinuria.
  •  Treatment of complications such as anemia, imbalanced minerals in blood
  •  Kidney replacement therapy
  •  Hemodialysis for patients with chronic or acute kidney failure and ICU patients
  •  Plasmapheresis
  •  Hemoperfusion
  •  AV (arteriovenous) fistulas in preparation for hemodialysis
  •  Special arteries solution for hemodialysis
  •  Self-care information for patients treated with hemodialysis
  •  Self-care information regarding foods and medications for kidney disease patients
  •  Measure of kidney function
  •  Treatment and consultation service regarding kidney failure by physicians specialized in kidney disease.
  •  Kidney transplant
Diagnosis
  •  ​Diagnostic radiology: Renal ultrasound, kidney dopplers, CT scan, magnetic resonance angiography, or renal scan.
    •   To check urinary tract obstruction such as kidney stones
    •   To assess kidney size
    •   To diagnose polycystic kidney disease
    •   To detect other symptoms such as kidney arterial occlusion
Medication service
  •   Provides knowledge regarding medications for kidney disease, for example medication intake, properties, side effects and how to relieve such effects.
  •   Ensures that patients correctly take medications.
Nutrition consultation by dietitians

   Provides necessary knowledge for kidney disease patients who need to limit the intake amount of protein, minerals, phosphorus and potassium to prevent complications.