Nephrology
At the Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, we embrace a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to help detect, prevent and treat kidney based illnesses. Your care will be managed by our dedicated kidney team, which includes a Nephologist, Pharmacist, Dietician and dedicated Nursing support.
Examples of Diseases involving the Kidney
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
- Hypertension and Diabetes related Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplantation
- Glomerulonephritis (GN) – including due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
We offer:
Screening and Testing
- Urine tests
- Blood tests to measure kidney function, including the following:
- Testing for anaemia (Full Blood Count)
- Testing for accumulation of urea (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
- Testing for kidney filtration with Serum Creatinine and estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
- Serum Electrolytes (sodium,potassium,chloride,glucose,calcium,phosphate, albumin)
- Diagnostic Imaging studies of the Kidney, Bladder and Prostate (Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI / MRA)
Specialized Treatment for Kidney Diseases
Dialysis Treatment
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