Nephrologist ·
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals , Kolkata, India
42 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Dr. Abhijit Taraphder treats many conditions in patients as mentioned below
A doctor who specialises into taking good care of and treating our kidneys are called Nephrologists. People with acute renal failure and chronic kidney diseases or urinary tract infections are the ones who most commonly see a Nephrologist. Kidney stones that repeat, protein loss or blood loss in the urine are some problems whose solution is with this doctor.
We have listed here the various signs and symptoms of kidney disease.:
It is the increased swelling which is a very common indication of a kidney condition and it could be around eyes, ankles, feet or legs. The gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite also happen incase of a kidney disease. Anemia and high blood pressure are also indicators of these issues.
The doctor's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. The doctor performs the procedure with a lot of efficiency and care.
Dr. Abhijit Taraphder performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:
The doctors working as Nephrologists specialise in giving the right medical treatment to people for several kinds of kidney conditions. The also perform or work as a team with other specialists on few procedures. People often refer a Nephrologist when they have to get a Kidney dialysis done. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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When you are having several symptoms signaling a kidney condition these could prompt your primary care doctor to refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist.. The Nephrologists manage many diseases and two of them are chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. Also, the doctors provide treatment for Glomerular/vascular disorders and Tubular/interstitial disorders so that the kidneys function well. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
We bring to you the many tests that are needed to be done before and during consultation for a Nephrologist.
The blood and urine tests give the right picture as to how well the kidney is working. Another test that the doctor can recommend is the kidney ultrasound basis the condition of the kidney. In order to figure out the condition of the kidneys the doctor can recommend the biopsy as well.
You must consult a Nephrologist if their is an ongoing health condition that is affecting your kidney function. This doctor treats people with a variety of kidney issues such as Tubular/interstitial disorders, Glomerular/vascular disorders and even those who require dialysis often. As you are prepare to get a kidney transplant performed on yourself, then too you must visit a Nephrologist.. Whether it is a serious kidney disease or the kidneys of the patients are failing, the doctor would help you manage the health of your kidneys and your health.
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