Kidney Tumor
A mass of abnormal cells that form in the kidney is called a kidney tumor or renal tumor. It can be benign or malignant. It is found in people over the age of 65.
Symptoms
- Blood in urine
- Pain between the ribs and hips to the touch
- Pain in the lower back
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fever
- Anemia
Causes
- Tobacco products
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Obesity
- Family history
- Chlorine in surroundings
Treatment
- Active surveillance
- Recommended for small tumors that are limited to only one area.
- Regular imaging tests & screenings are done.
- Treatment is not offered until there are changes in the test results.
- Surgery
- Partial nephrectomy – a small affected portion is removed leaving the rest of the healthy kidney intact.
- Radical nephrectomy – the entire kidney is removed along with the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes.
- Ablation therapy
- Cryoablation – a cold gas is passed into the tumor with the help of a needle to freeze & destroy the tumor.
- Radiofrequency ablation – an electric current is passed through a needle into the kidney tumor to heat and destroy the tumor.
- Radiation therapy
- Radiations are used to kill tumor cells.
- Targeted drug therapy
- It is recommended when surgery is not an option.
- Drugs are used to target tumor cells to prevent their growth.
- It can also be used after surgery to prevent reoccurrence.
- Immunotherapy
- Immune system is strengthened with medicines to kill tumor cells.
Prevention
- Quit smoking or using tobacco products
- Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight for yourself
Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Treatment for Kidney Tumor!
After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
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