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Diagnosis for Nephrology

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Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a procedure wherein the urologist visualizes the lining of the urinary bladder and the urethral tube that carries urine out of the body.

Lithotripsy or Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Lithotripsy or Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Are you going to have ESWL or lithotripsy procedure to treat your kidney or ureteric stone? Find in detail about what to expect before and after the procedure.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Kidney Tumors

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Kidney Tumors

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure that uses electrical energy and heat to destroy cancer cells. Know more about the benefits and risks of RFA.

Renal Isotope Scan

Renal Isotope Scan

A renal isotope scan is a diagnostic test to study the structure and function of the kidneys using radioactive tracer. It takes anything from 1 to 3 hours to perform.


Tests for Kidney Stones

Tests for Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are diagnosed using radiological tests like plain x-ray KUB, CT scan, ultrasound and intravenous pyelography, blood tests and urine tests.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

Ultrasound scan or sonogram uses sound waves to obtain images of the internal organs. Ultrasound scan is used during pregnancy and to examine breast, abdomen, renal and thyroid.

The following section may be relevant to Nephrology, though not necessarily directly related.

Importance of Health Screening Tests

Importance of Health Screening Tests

Health screening, along with a healthy diet and exercise, is necessary for good health and a higher quality of life.

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