Kidney Care & Nephrology in Abu Dhabi

Nephrology is the medical specialty focused on kidney health, including the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), high blood pressure related to kidney function, acute kidney problems and kidney failure. A nephrology service is also commonly described as a renal clinic. At HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center in Abu Dhabi, Kidney Care & Nephrology focuses on early detection, personalised treatment, education and monitoring to help protect kidney function and reduce complications.

Symptoms of Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease often causes no symptoms in its early stages, so blood and urine testing may be the only way to detect it. As kidney function declines, possible symptoms include:

  • Swelling in the feet, ankles or legs

  • Persistent tiredness or weakness

  • Changes in how often you urinate

  • Foamy urine or blood in the urine

  • Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting

  • Itching, muscle cramps or difficulty concentrating

  • Shortness of breath, particularly with fluid retention

Symptoms alone cannot confirm kidney disease and should be assessed with appropriate testing.

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Causes and Risk Factors

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of chronic kidney disease in adults. Other risk factors include cardiovascular disease, a family history of kidney failure, increasing age and conditions that directly damage the kidneys.

Persistently high blood glucose can damage the kidneys’ filtering units over time. High blood pressure can also damage kidney blood vessels and may both cause and worsen CKD.

Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Assessment

A nephrologist assesses kidney health using medical history, blood pressure, medicines, previous results and targeted investigations. Two key tests used to detect and monitor CKD are a blood test to estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and a urine test to measure albumin, a protein that can appear in urine when the kidneys are damaged.

HealthPlus lists automated detection and classification of patients with CKD as part of its nephrology service. Assessment may also identify complications, determine how quickly kidney function is changing and guide treatment based on the stage and cause of kidney disease.

For advanced CKD, HealthPlus provides an initial assessment of suitability for kidney transplantation and, where appropriate, supports referral through the transplant pathway with specialists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi or other facilities in Abu Dhabi.

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Kidney Care & Nephrology Treatment Options

Treatment is based on the underlying cause, kidney function, blood pressure, associated conditions and risk of progression. HealthPlus nephrology care includes:

  • Education and treatment to help slow further loss of kidney function

  • Blood pressure management tailored to kidney health

  • Lifestyle guidance based on kidney function and individual needs

  • Medication management and regular monitoring

  • Management of diabetic kidney disease and other renal conditions

  • Initial assessment for kidney transplantation

  • Planning and coordination for haemodialysis when kidney replacement therapy becomes necessary

When kidney disease progresses to kidney failure, haemodialysis may be required to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. HealthPlus states that haemodialysis, vascular-access care and Holiday Dialysis are provided through its sister facility, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), rather than within the HealthPlus clinic itself.

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When Should You See a Nephrologist?

Consider seeing a nephrologist if tests show reduced kidney function or protein in the urine, if you have CKD needing specialist monitoring, difficult-to-control blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, repeated kidney-function abnormalities or an unexplained decline in renal function.

People with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of kidney failure may need periodic kidney testing even when they feel well because early CKD is commonly asymptomatic.

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Why Choose HealthPlus for Kidney Care & Nephrology in Abu Dhabi?

HealthPlus combines nephrology with diabetes and endocrinology care, which is particularly relevant when kidney disease is associated with diabetes or hypertension. The clinic focuses on early identification, slowing CKD progression, blood pressure management, education and planning for advanced kidney disease.

HealthPlus also lists Dr. Maaz Babiker as Consultant Nephrologist, with expertise including CKD, advanced CKD, diabetic renal disease, hypertension, acute kidney injury, dialysis modalities and renal transplant care.

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If you have abnormal kidney test results, chronic kidney disease, diabetes-related kidney concerns or difficult-to-control blood pressure, book an appointment with the Kidney Care & Nephrology service at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center in Abu Dhabi for specialist assessment and an individual care plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center provides specialist nephrology care in Abu Dhabi and currently lists a Consultant Nephrologist within its clinical team. The service focuses on chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, blood pressure management, early detection, monitoring and planning for more advanced kidney disease when required.

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