Best Paediatric Nephrologists in Hyderabad

A paediatric nephrologist is a doctor who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats medical problems affecting the kidneys and the urinary tract in children and infants.

A pediatric nephrologist near you would have completed 5 1/2 years of training in MBBS followed by 3 years of training as MD Paediatric or General Medicine, followed by training as DM/DNB Paediatric Nephrology, DM/DNB in Nephrology with fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology, or DM/DNB in Nephrology.

The consultation fees of the best pediatric nephrologists in Hyderabad would range between Rs 300 - Rs900 or more depending on their professional experience and location of practice.

During a consultation with a paediatric nephrologist, the doctor will firstly inquire about the symptoms and problems being experienced, take a thorough medical and family history, and evaluate reports of any previous tests or investigations. This would be followed by a physical examination to assess the problem and overall health. Additional investigations if required would be advised, and a treatment plan will be devised and discussed based on the diagnosis established.

A visit to a children's kidney specialist would be needed if a child is suspected with kidney stones, kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, urinary tract or kidney infections, etc.

Symptoms of kidney diseases in chidlren vary depending on the underlying medical condition present and can include fever, chills, increase or decrease in the frequency of urination, dark colored urine, blood in urine, burning or pain during urination, swelling or puffiness of the face, ankles and feet, etc.

According to the top pediatric nephrologists in Hyderabad, conditions that are commonly seen in clinical practice include birth defects affecting the kidneys, hereditary conditions such as polycystic kidney disease, kidney infections such as streptococcal glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, lupus nephritis, trauma, kidney stones, urine blockage, etc.

According to paediatric kidney specialists, there are many cancers that can affect the kidneys in infants and children, with the most common amongst them being Wilm's tumor, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdoid Tumor, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and nephroblastomatosis which can turn into Wilm's tumor.

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