What does a pediatric nephrologist treat?

Kidney and urinary problems in children - nephrotic syndrome, recurrent urine infections, hydronephrosis, reflux, blood or protein in the urine, high blood pressure and bedwetting.

Can a pediatric nephrologist help online?

Yes. Most care depends on urine tests, blood tests and scans, which can be reviewed over video, and follow-up for conditions like nephrotic syndrome works well online.

My baby's pregnancy scan showed a swollen kidney. What next?

Many such findings settle on their own, but they need a scan after birth and specialist follow-up. A pediatric nephrologist can plan the tests and timing.

When should a urine infection in a child be investigated?

After a first infection with fever in a young child, or after repeated infections, a kidney scan and specialist review are usually advised.

Is bedwetting a kidney problem?

Usually not. Bedwetting is common and most children outgrow it. A doctor can check for causes and suggest treatment if it continues beyond 6 or 7 years of age.

Can patients outside India consult?

Yes. Slot times are shown in your local time zone, and you can share reports from any laboratory.

Consult Pediatric Nephrologists Online - Kidney Care

Online pediatric nephrologist consultation

Pediatric nephrology covers kidney and urinary problems in babies, children and teenagers. At VRA Health you can consult a pediatric kidney specialist online about urine infections that keep coming back, swelling of the face or body, protein or blood in the urine, a kidney problem found on a pregnancy scan, or bedwetting.

Our pediatric nephrologists

Both doctors are pediatricians with specialist training in children's kidney disease:

Dr. Sruthi Balla – MD Pediatrics, FISN, Medanta Gurgaon
Dr. Ravi Deep Yalavarti – MD, FPN (Pediatric Nephrology), RGUHS

Conditions we help with

Nephrotic syndrome (swelling with protein in the urine)
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Hydronephrosis and kidney findings on antenatal scans
Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR)
Blood in the urine
High blood pressure in children
Kidney stones in children
Bedwetting and daytime wetting

What an online consultation can and cannot do

It can: review urine and blood tests and kidney scans, explain the diagnosis, start or adjust treatment such as steroids for nephrotic syndrome, and plan further tests.

It cannot: examine your child physically, perform a kidney biopsy or dialysis, or manage an emergency.

How to prepare

Urine routine, urine culture and blood test reports (creatinine, electrolytes), with dates
Kidney ultrasound and other scan reports, including antenatal scans
Your child's weight and any blood pressure readings
Current medicines and doses, especially steroids

Second opinions and patients outside India

Many families use VRA Health for a second opinion before a major decision, or to consult a pediatric nephrologist they trust from abroad. You can share reports, scans and discharge summaries before the call, and the doctor will go through them with you in plain language. Medicines prescribed by a doctor in India may need a prescription from a local doctor before a pharmacy outside India will dispense them.

When to go to a hospital instead

Online consultations are not for emergencies. Go to a hospital at once if your child passes very little urine, has swelling with breathlessness, a headache with fits or vomiting, a high fever with pain in the side, or a baby with fever who is not feeding or is unusually drowsy. In India call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital; abroad, call your local emergency number.

How booking works

Choose a doctor below and pick a slot. Slot times are shown in your own time zone.
The doctor confirms the request, and you pay securely online. The fee is shown on the doctor's profile before you book; patients outside India see it in their own currency.
Join the video call at the booked time from the VRA Health app or your browser.
Download your digital prescription and advice after the consultation.

You can also book on WhatsApp: send "Hi" and follow the steps.

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