The Department of Nephrology manages all conditions affecting the kidneys and renal system, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive kidney disease, renal stone disease (medical management), urinary tract infections, sepsis-related kidney failure, renal disease in pregnancy, polycystic kidney disease, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplantation.

Apollo Adlux offers a full spectrum of renal replacement therapy including conventional haemodialysis for both acute and chronic kidney failure, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) for critically ill ICU patients, peritoneal dialysis (acute and chronic), and CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) for home-based management. The department also provides haemoperfusion for poisoning cases and plasmapheresis for autoimmune renal conditions.

CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) is a 24-hour slow dialysis modality used for critically ill patients in the ICU who are haemodynamically unstable and cannot tolerate conventional intermittent haemodialysis. It gently removes toxins and fluid continuously, minimising cardiovascular stress. Apollo Adlux's ICU and nephrology team is fully trained in all CRRT modalities including CVVHD, CVVH, and CVVHDF.

A renal biopsy is a procedure in which a small tissue sample is taken from the kidney under image-guidance (ultrasound or CT) to diagnose the specific type of kidney disease. It is performed under local anaesthesia as a day-case or short-stay procedure. At Apollo Adlux, renal biopsies are performed by experienced nephrologists with real-time imaging guidance, making the procedure very safe with a very low risk of significant bleeding. The biopsy tissue is processed with full histopathology, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy for accurate diagnosis.

CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) is a form of dialysis that uses the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen) as a natural filter. A special fluid (dialysate) is infused into the abdomen through a permanent catheter, dwells for several hours, and is then drained — removing waste products and excess fluid in the process. CAPD is well-suited for motivated patients who prefer to do their dialysis at home, as it can be performed without machines and allows greater dietary and lifestyle flexibility. Apollo Adlux provides full CAPD training, monitoring, and support.

Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease. Preventive strategies include tight blood sugar control (target HbA1c below 7%), blood pressure management (target below 130/80 mmHg), regular annual kidney function tests (serum creatinine, eGFR, urine albumin-creatinine ratio), adequate hydration, avoiding nephrotoxic medications like NSAIDs, maintaining a healthy weight, and attending the Apollo Adlux Preventive Kidney Care clinic for personalised risk assessment.

Ideally, anyone diagnosed with CKD Stage 3 or above (eGFR below 60 mL/min/1.73m²) should be under regular nephrologist review. However, earlier referral — at Stage 1 or 2 with significant proteinuria, haematuria, or rapid progression — allows better management and slowing of disease. People with diabetes, hypertension, a family history of kidney disease, or recurrent kidney stones should have annual kidney function screening regardless of current CKD stage.

Yes. Apollo Adlux Hospital has a fully equipped, dedicated dialysis unit with multiple haemodialysis stations, individual patient cubicles for privacy and infection control, trained dialysis nurses and technicians, and access to nephrology consultants at all times. The dialysis centre follows stringent water quality standards and NABH-mandated infection prevention protocols.

Acute kidney injury (AKI), if identified and treated early, is frequently reversible, with full or partial recovery of kidney function possible — particularly when the underlying cause (sepsis, dehydration, nephrotoxic drugs) is corrected promptly. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is generally progressive, but its progression can be significantly slowed with optimal medical management, lifestyle changes, and specialist care. End-stage renal disease is not reversible without dialysis or transplantation, but excellent quality of life is achievable with these treatments.