Structural & Genetic Kidney Disorders Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu
Some kidney problems arise not from inflammation or infection, but from how the kidneys or their blood supply are structured - whether inherited, developed over time, or the result of mineral build-up. As a genetic kidney disease specialist, the nephrology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Juhu manages three such conditions, including polycystic kidney disease treatment in Juhu, Mumbai, alongside kidney stones and renal artery stenosis.
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts develop throughout the kidneys, gradually enlarging them and displacing healthy tissue. Autosomal dominant PKD is the more common form, often not causing noticeable symptoms until adulthood. Autosomal recessive PKD is rarer and typically presents earlier, sometimes in infancy.
Symptoms
- High blood pressure, often an early sign
- Back or flank pain as cysts enlarge
- Blood in urine
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Progressive decline in kidney function over years
Diagnosis
- Ultrasound or CT imaging to detect and measure cysts
- Family history review, given the hereditary nature of PKD
- Genetic testing where diagnosis is unclear or family screening is being considered
- Kidney function tests (creatinine, eGFR) to assess current impact
Treatment
Polycystic kidney disease treatment in Juhu, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals centres on controlling blood pressure and slowing cyst-related decline. This includes blood pressure medication, in select cases a medication targeted at slowing cyst growth, and monitoring for complications such as cyst infection or bleeding. Over time, some patients progress to chronic kidney disease and, less commonly, kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones form when minerals and salts in urine crystallise, most commonly as calcium oxalate stones, though uric acid, struvite, and cystine stones also occur. Dehydration, certain dietary patterns, metabolic conditions, and family history all influence risk.
Symptoms
- Often none, if the stone is small and passes unnoticed
- Severe flank pain radiating to the groin
- Blood in urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Urinary urgency or burning sensation
Diagnosis
- Urine tests to check for blood and crystal-forming minerals
- CT scan or ultrasound to locate and size the stone
- Metabolic evaluation for recurrent stone formers, to identify which minerals are driving formation
Treatment
Small stones often pass with hydration and pain control alone. Larger or obstructing stones may need intervention - shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, depending on size and location. Recurrent formers are usually given tailored dietary and, where needed, medical prevention strategies based on stone composition. Consult doctors at CritiCare Asia Hospitals for advanced kidney stone treatment in Juhu, Mumbai.
Renal Artery Stenosis
This renal artery disease involves narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the kidneys, most often due to atherosclerosis in older adults or fibromuscular dysplasia in younger patients, particularly women.
Symptoms
- High blood pressure that appears suddenly or worsens despite multiple medications
- Declining kidney function without another clear cause
- In some cases, fluid retention or reduced urine output as function is affected
Diagnosis
- Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow to the kidneys
- CT or MR angiography for detailed imaging of the arteries
- Renal angiography, considered the definitive test, particularly if intervention is being planned
- Blood tests to evaluate kidney function
Treatment
Blood pressure medication is the first line of care for renal artery stenosis treatment. Where narrowing is severe, or blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite medication, angioplasty with stenting is considered to restore blood flow. Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood pressure response guides how treatment is adjusted over time.
Structural & Genetic Kidney Disorders Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu
The nephrology team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Juhu works closely with urology and vascular specialists when structural kidney conditions cross into their domain, particularly for stone removal procedures and renal artery interventions. For polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients, care extends beyond the kidneys themselves to include screening for related complications such as liver cysts and, in some cases, brain aneurysms, alongside genetic counselling for family members considering testing. For a thorough evaluation of kidney stones, PKD, or unexplained high blood pressure linked to kidney blood flow, consult the best nephrologists in Juhu, Mumbai at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.