The glomeruli are the tiny filters of the kidney, and immune-related damage to them causes protein loss, blood in the urine, swelling, and a decline in kidney function. Immunonephrology covers conditions such as nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, lupus nephritis and vasculitis, in which the immune system attacks the kidney.

A kidney specialist in Mumbai at Apex often needs a kidney biopsy, together with blood and urine tests, so that treatment is matched to the exact type of disease. Treatment may include steroids, immunosuppressive medicines and, in severe cases, plasmapheresis. These medicines suppress immunity and can cause infections, weight gain, and bone and blood sugar effects, so patients are monitored closely. Some glomerular diseases relapse, and long-term follow-up is part of care.

Apex provides the following glomerular disease services:

• Kidney Biopsy and Diagnosis: Apex performs percutaneous kidney biopsy and urine and blood evaluation for protein loss and haematuria.
• Immunosuppressive Treatment: Apex plans and monitors steroid and immunosuppressive therapy for immune kidney disease.
• Plasmapheresis: Apex provides plasmapheresis for selected severe immune-mediated kidney conditions.
• Long-Term Monitoring: Apex follows patients for relapse and kidney function over time.