Call us at +65 6737 9022

or Send us an enquiry below:

Common Kidney Conditions

Blood in urine

Blood in urine treatment in Singapore will depend on the cause of bleeding. Commonly, antibiotics are prescribed in cases of urinary tract infections. In men, bleeding caused by an enlarged prostate can be addressed through prescription medication or surgery. Kidney stones, meanwhile, require extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to break down stones, allowing them to be passed naturally from the body.

Hypertension

Treatment for hypertension includes diet and lifestyle adjustments, which typically involve maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight if overweight or obese, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake, exercising and meditating. Adopting a high-potassium diet and sodium-contained meals is advised to lower sugar and cholesterol levels. Medications such as diuretics and ACE inhibitors may be prescribed to manage high blood pressure.

Kidney infection

Symptoms of kidney infection in Singapore can be managed through at-home treatments like applying heating pads on the abdomen or lower back, taking pain relievers and staying hydrated. Kidney infections are also treated with antibiotics. In more serious cases, surgery may be advised.

Urinary tract infection

Antibiotics are the first-line treatment for urinary tract infections. Additionally, drinking plenty of water, staying away from alcohol, coffee and soda, and using heating pads can help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, intravenous antibiotics may be advised.

Protein in Urine

Proteinuria refers to high levels of protein in the urine, which can lead to kidney damage. Protein in urine treatments in Singapore consist of changes in diet, medications, weight management and proper exercise. Patients who have diabetes and high blood pressure are recommended to have annual urine tests to prevent kidney disease.

Kidney Failure

Kidney failure occurs when one or both kidneys are no longer able to function properly. It can cause problems in filtering waste from the blood, causing toxins to accumulate in the body. Kidney failure symptoms in Singapore include extreme fatigue, vomiting, swelling in hands and ankles, having sleep problems, severe muscle cramps, having dry or itching skin, shortness of breath and frequent urination.

Assessment and management of the following conditions:

  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Protein or albumin in the urine (proteinuria or albuminuria)
  • Salt and acid imbalance (electrolytes or acid-base imbalance)
  • Infection of kidneys, bladder or urinary tract
  • Assessment and detection of early kidney abnormality
  • Nephrotic syndrome (with leg swelling & protein in the urine)
  • Difficult to control hypertension (resistant hypertension)
  • Hypertension related kidney problems
  • Diabetes with protein in the urine, kidney problems and kidney dysfunction or failure
  • Lupus (SLE) with kidney problems include blood in the urine, protein in the urine or kidney failure
  • Ig A disease with kidney problems include blood in the urine, protein in the urine or kidney abnormality
  • Kidney problems related to Rheumatic disease
  • All causes of weak kidney
  • Kidney problems in pregnancy
  • Kidney problems due to diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease or infection
  • Kidney problems due to glomerular disease
  • Kidney problems in Intensive Care Unit
  • Kidney problems before or after surgery
  • Unusual causes of kidney problems
  • Acute kidney failure due to any cause
  • Chronic kidney failure due to any cause
  • End-stage kidney failure
  • Dialysis – hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
  • Kidney transplantation

Procedures:

  • Kidney biopsy (native kidney and transplanted kidney)
  • Insertion of hemodialysis catheter
  • Insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter

About Dr Ho Chee Khun

Dr Ho Chee Khun is a Renal Physician who has comprehensive expertise in the fields of Renal Medicine and Internal Medicine. While Dr Ho specializes in dialysis and critical care nephrology, years of extensive training have also equipped him with skills to effectively handle a wide range of other kidney diseases, including kidney impairment, inflammation, infection and transplantation. Apart from kidney-related conditions, Dr Ho also offers care and consultation in various medical conditions that are related to kidney disease, such as hypertension, diabetes and vascular diseases.

Dr Ho understands that every patient is different and he always spends extra time listening to his patients’ clinical complaints. While he pays close attention to clinical details, Dr Ho constantly maintain a firm grasp on the overall clinical picture. This allows him to recommend treatment solutions specific to the presenting symptoms in the context of patients’ pre-existing health conditions. Being described as “an approachable doctor’, Dr Ho ensures that he spends enough time explaining the clinical problems and treatment options to his patients in a clear and comprehensible manner.

Call us at +65 6737 9022

or Send us an enquiry below:

Contact Info

3 Mt Elizabeth #12-09,
Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre,
Singapore 228510

Tel: (+65) 6737 9022
Fax: (+65) 6737 9232
After office hrs: (+65) 6535 8833
Email: drho.1209@yahoo.com.sg

Consultation & Hours

Mon - Fri: 09:00am - 05:00pm
Sat: 09:00am - 12:00pm
Sun / PH: Closed

Map & Directions

If you require further directions to our office, please call us at (+65) 6737 9022.