Nephrologist ·
Memorial Sisli Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Alaattin Yildiz treats.
A nephrologist is a kidney doctor who is into caring for and treating diseases of the kidneys and they usually do not perform procedures. It is when you are having repeat or chronic urinary tract infections, renal failure or severe kidney diseases, in such conditions you go to a Nephrologist. The doctor also resolves kidney stone issues and blood or protein loss in the urine.
Please have a look at the many signs and symptoms that are an indication of kidney condition.:
Swelling over ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes are some of the most common symptoms. A kidney condition may be imminent with gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting and a decreased appetite. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.
The doctor's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Care is taken by the doctor to maintain the accuracy and delicacy of the procedure.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Alaattin Yildiz such as:
In addition to providing medical treatment to people for kidney conditions, Nephrologists perform some procedures as a team with other specialists. Kidney dialysis is one of the most routinely performed procedures by a Nephrologist. Whether it is Kidney transplant or Kidney biopsies, the doctors perform the right procedure to treat these conditions 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 doctor is responsible for managing several kinds of kidney conditions such as acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. They help slow the progression of Glomerular/vascular disorders and treat Tubular/interstitial disorders to maintain the functioning of kidney for as long as possible. It is not just hypertension but mineral metabolism disorders are managed by these doctors.
The tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist are as follows:
The tests like blood and urine tests give the doctor and you the health condition of your kidneys. 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.
If you are having issues with the functioning of your kidneys then a Nephrologist is someone you must visit. This includes the need for getting kidney dialysis done or when you are suffering from Tubular/interstitial disorders or Glomerular/vascular disorders. When you wish to prepare to get a kidney transplant then too a visit to the Nephrologist becomes necessary.. 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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