What causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
The two main causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli, the small vessels in the nephron. If not treated, patients may suffer slow progressive damage to the kidneys and develop renal failure.Hypertension occurs with many cases of kidney diseases. Prolonged hypertension damages the small arteries in the kidneys. This may start a vicious cycle: damaged kidneys cause more serious hypertension which in turn brings more damage to the kidneys.
High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes damage blood vessels in the kidneys. If the blood sugar level remains high over many years, this damage gradually reduces the function of the kidneys. While uncontrolled high blood pressure damages blood vessels, which can lead to damage in the kidneys. And blood pressure often rises with chronic kidney disease, so high blood pressure may further damage kidney function even when another medical condition initially caused the disease. Infection is the most common disorder of the kidneys and the urinary tract. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections are very easy to treat.Stones are solid residues in the urinary tract that may cause obstruction to the flow of urine which in turn may lead to infection of the kidneys and subsequent scarring.Abnormalities in the urinary tract that are congenital or inborn may consequently lead to poor function, obstruction or infection of the kidneys.Some drugs, herbal medicine, solvents and insecticides can also harm the kidneys.
What doctor to consult regarding kidney disease?
A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys.You may visit our website www.nkti.gov.ph or call 9810300 local 1015 (information desk) to inquire regarding the schedule of our Nephrologists.
Is it possible to sell my kidney?
Please be informed that selling of kidney and other vital organs is strictly prohibited in the Philippines.
The NKTI is actively advocating Organ Donation Program only
For inquiries on Organ Donation, you may call:
+63 2 981 0300 local 4400/4411
or email:
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Where do donated kidneys come from?
A donated kidney may come from someone who died and donated a healthy kidney. A person who has died and donated a kidney is called a deceased donor.
Donated kidneys also can come from a living donor. We usually advice patients to seek donors from their relatives up to 4th degree (1st Cousin) but if you don’t have a living related donor, we have a Deceased donor registry at HOPE Office
Whom to speak regarding kidney transplant?
The Human Organ Preservation Effort (HOPE), formerly the Cadaver Organ Retrieval Effort (CORE) was established in 1983. It is the organ retrieval arm of the Institute tasked to advocate organ and tissue donation and to source out transplantable organs from deceased organ donors thru its network of various government and private hospitals in the country. It recovers mainly kidneys, pancreas and liver but may include other vital organs like the lungs, heart when the proper program is put in place. It also provides a network for tissues such as corneas, bones, heart valves, and skin. The recovered organs are placed among patients in the waiting list. Human Organ Preservation Effort (HOPE) Office is National Kidney and Transplant Institute's designated office to attend to concern regarding organ donation/transplant. You may call:
63 2 981 0300 local 4400/4411
or email:
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How much do kidney transplant cost?
According to our HOPE Office Staff, here are the estimated costs of Kidney Transplant:
Pay Patients: 1.2 to 1.6 M
Service/Charity Patients: 800K to 1.2 M
Philhealth Z Package: less 600 K to the cost of Transplant (with criteria) . You may call:
63 2 981 0300 local 4400/4411
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What is Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis?
Hemodialysis is a process where blood is filtered outside the body by a dialyzer or “artificial kidney” and then returned to your body.
If any friends or acquaintances ask you to explain hemodialysis, just remember that “hemo” means blood and “dialysis” means filter.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis that uses the lining of your abdomen to filter waste from your blood. PD is done at home. It gets its name from the lining of your abdomen, which is called the peritoneum. This lining is a membrane that surrounds the space called the peritoneal cavity. It’s a miracle of the human body that this natural lining can be used to filter your blood.
I'm having urinary problem, what does it indicates?
The urine itself may look milky or cloudy, even reddish if blood is present. A fever may mean that the infection has reached the kidneys. Other symptoms of a kidney infection include pain in the back or side below the ribs, nausea or vomiting.This urinary problem can be a characteristic sign of a urinary tract infection. It is best to consult a Urologist to give you assessment and recommendations about your condition.You may visit our website www.nkti.gov.ph or call 9810300 local 1015 (information desk) to inquire regarding the schedule of our Urology consultants
How do I know if I have kidney stones?
If your doctor suspects you have a kidney stone, you may have diagnostic tests and procedures, such as blood testing, urine testing, or imaging. You may visit our website www.nkti.gov.ph or call 9810300 local 1015 (information desk) to inquire regarding the schedule of our Urology consultants
What are the treatment for kidney stones?
The simplest and most important lifestyle change to prevent all kinds of kidney stones from developing is to drink more liquids. Water is the best. It is recommended that water intake should be at least 2 liters per day. Treatment for kidney stones varies, depending on the type of stone and the cause. Most small kidney stones won't require invasive treatment. You may be able to pass a small stone by Drinking water, Pain relievers, Medical therapy. Kidney stones that can't be treated with conservative measures either because they're too large to pass on their own or because they cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require more-extensive treatment. Procedures may include, using sound waves to break up stones or surgery to remove very large stones in the kidney. You may call our Lithotripsy Unit at 9810300 local 1172-1174 for further inquiries about kidney stone removal.
How do I avail laboratory services?
You must first secure a laboratory request from your physician. Once you have the request, you may now present it to the laboratory reception for accomodation. You may call 981-0300 local 1144/1064 for more information regarding laboratory test.
How do I avail Radiology services?
You must first secure a procedure request from your physician. Once you have the request, you may now present it to the Radiology reception for accomodation. You may call 981-0300 local 1439/1440 for more information regarding Radiology test.
Where do I go to donate blood (either for my forthcoming operation or for a sick relative)?
You may coordinate with the staff of Blood Donor's Room to arrange the donation. Blood Donor's Room is located at the ground floor of main building, near laboratory entrance.
Are appointments required for consultation?
Yes for some doctors that is intended for appointment, but most of NKTI doctors are first-come-first-serve basis. It's best to inquire the schedule of doctors before visiting the hospital. You may call 981-0300 local 1015 for more information regarding doctors schedule.
What are the requirements to admit a patient?
You must secure an admitting order from a physician that is under NKTI and present it to Admitting and Discharge Section to accommodate your admission.
What health care plans do you accept?
NKTI accepts many insurance plans including: Asian life, beneficial Life Insurance, Eastwest, Fortune Care, Generali Pilipinas, Kaiser, Maxicare, Medicare Plus, Medocare, Med Asia, Philcare, Select care, Value care.
I need medical attention but cannot afford to pay for it, what can I do?
No one is turned away from NKTI needing emergency care because of inability to pay. We direct patients to the Medical Social Service Division who will help you for Medical Assistance which gives up to 80% discount.
Medical Social Service Division (MSSD) is located at Annex II Building, ground floor.
Do you accept dialysis training for nurses?
Yes, Institute of Advanced Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (IANAHP) is the section tasked to assist the staff achieve his training and development needs. Aside from in-service activities, the IANAHP, as a training arm of the Department of Health, also offers specialty courses and nursing updates for other institutional and organizational representatives (nurses and allied health professionals).
What is the address of NKTI?
National Kidney and Transplant Institute is located at East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, in front of Quezon City Hall Gate 1. NKTI MAP
