Kidney biopsy: Who would need it and why

A renal kidney biopsy is a medical procedure that requires extracting a small piece of kidney tissue for examination under a microscope. It’s usually a pathologist; a clinician specializing in diagnosing diseases—who examines the sample kidney tissue in a laboratory. From the diseased tissue, the pathologist can find out signs of a potential kidney disease or infection. If the patient has undergone a kidney transplant recently, doctors will perform a biopsy to figure out if the operation is successful, and if not- look into the reasons behind the failure of the procedure. The kidney tissue collected from the patient can show scarring, signs of infection, inflammation or unusual deposits of immunoglobulin. If a patient has chronic kidney disease or any other condition that leads to decreased kidney function over a given period of time—a renal kidney biopsy will reflect the pace at which the disease is progressing.

Supported by a team of top renal and transplant pathologists in Bangalore, NU uses two main ways of performing a renal kidney biopsy. The first one is called the percutaneous procedure where using ultrasound, a needle is used to collect kidney tissue. The second option is an open biopsy where, just like general surgeries- the skin is cut open to extract tissues from the diseased kidney. Besides providing some of the best kidney transplants in India, NU Hospitals also offer optimal post-operative care where the success of the transplant is monitored through kidney biopsies and other cutting-edge procedures. The team at NU has some of the best kidney transplant doctors in Bangalore who come with years of advanced medical practice.

Recovering from a renal kidney biopsy could depend on a number of factors. Having some of the most well experienced renal and transplant pathologists in Bangalore, NU offers the best kidney biopsies in the city. According to your physical fitness, immunity, and medical history, your doctor will recommend either an open biopsy or a percutaneous one. The open biopsy is generally offered to patients who have had problems with bleeding or blood clotting in the past or those who have only one active kidney. Patients are usually provided with a general anesthesia when they’re having an open biopsy. Post-biopsy, it’s normal to have some amount of blood in your urine and mild belly pain for up to 24 hours after the procedure. You should report to your physician straightaway if the condition persists for more than three days. The patient is allowed to resume their normal diet and usual daily activities within a week of the biopsy. The team at NU is backed by some of the best kidney transplant doctors in Bangalore who will provide you the most hassle-free, high-end biopsies at economical rates. 

Common signs of infertility in women & men

Infertility is a reproductive health condition that is diagnosed when impregnation of the woman fails to take place despite the couple having regular, unprotected sex for more than twelve months. More often than not, the condition is diagnosed late, as infertility doesn’t have any external symptoms. Most of the signs and symptoms of a couple being infertile are related to preexisting medical or lifestyle conditions. One of the premier hospitals in the city, NU has the best infertility center in Bangalore. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of select infertility specialists in Bangalore, NU Hospitals provides world-class infertility treatments within affordable rates.

Signs and symptoms of infertility in both men and women can vary up to a great extent. In women, the most usual symptoms of bad reproductive health are- irregular menstruation (periods that does not occur every month), extremely heavy or painful periods (potential sign of endometriosis), absent periods, other ovulatory problems and hormonal fluctuations- (low estrogen/high androgen etc.) which manifest in thinning hair, low libido, weight gain around the abdomen, acne breakouts or excess facial hair growth. Many women suffering from infertility will also experience vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.

The fertility team at NU Hospitals has on board some of the best infertility doctors in Bangalore. Our facility offers the most advanced and innovative fertility diagnoses and services along with individualized counseling for each couple. Age is perhaps the most important factor that one has to keep in mind when it comes to beating infertility. Once a woman crosses her thirties, her ovum quality starts facing a gradual deterioration. Just like in females, infertility in men is also tied to the hormonal factor. A drip or inadequate production of testosterone usually leads to changes in the man’s virility. Infertility in males will result in symptoms like testicular swelling, low sex drive, impotence, difficult or painful ejaculation and small/firm testicles.

Among some of the best infertility centers in Bangalore, NU Hospitals specializes in doling out cutting-edge treatment options for the whole gamut of infertility conditions. Some of our services include IUI, IVF, egg/sperm freezing, frozen embryo transfer, blastocyst transfer, and ovulation induction, among others. Keeping in mind the evolving needs of fertility treatment, NU Hospitals upholds and administers the best-in-class choice of treatment for both male and female infertility in Bangalore.