When your kidneys stop functioning on their own, you may have renal failure in one or both of them. Acute renal injury, diabetes, and high blood pressure are among the causes. Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, edema, irregular bowel movements, and mental fog are among the symptoms. Dialysis or a kidney transplant are options for treatment. When one or both of your kidneys are failing to work properly on their own, you have renal failure. Acute kidney failure can occur suddenly and be transient. In other cases, it's a chronic (long-term) illness that deteriorates gradually. The most serious stage of renal disease is kidney failure. Without treatment, it is lethal. You might make it through a few days or weeks without treatment if you have kidney failure. The kidneys are around the size of your fist, bean-shaped organs. They are positioned toward your back, beneath your ribs. The majority of people have two functioning kidneys, but if your single kidney is in good condition, you can survive with only one.
Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, diabetes with kidney complications, swelling in the legs or face, blood or protein in urine, abnormal kidney function tests, or symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Yes. He offers comprehensive kidney transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient assessment, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.
Yes. Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder has extensive expertise in managing both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), providing personalized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition.
Yes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and proper treatment can help protect kidney function and prevent complications.
He is an AIIMS-trained nephrologist with over 26 years of experience, international fellowship training, more than 40 research publications, and extensive expertise in dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has also served as Chairman and Head of leading nephrology departments in India.
Please bring your previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies, current medications, blood pressure records, and any previous dialysis or transplant-related documents to help with an accurate evaluation.
You can book an appointment by calling the clinic, using the appointment form on the website, or contacting the hospital directly for consultation scheduling and availability.
