Nephrologist ·
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Specialises in:
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Ammar Elkariem 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. People with acute renal failure and chronic kidney diseases or urinary tract infections are the ones who most commonly see a Nephrologist. Protein loss or blood loss in the urine as well as solution to kidney stone removal is found by this doctor.
Please have a look at the many signs and symptoms that are an indication of kidney condition.:
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. When you are feeling weak and have a decreased appetite plus symptoms like vomiting and nausea then you can have a kidney condition. The issues related to kidney are also known to be there with signs like high blood pressure and anemia.
9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor. The procedure is performed with a lot of care, efficiency and delicacy.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Ammar Elkariem are outlined below.:
The medical treatment of kidney conditions as well as performing some procedures, it all comes in the work profile of Nephrologists. People often refer a Nephrologist when they have to get a Kidney dialysis done. Important procedures in the form of Kidney biopsies and transplants are done by the doctors.
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Nephrologists or Kidney specialists are usually consulted when you are referred to them by the primary care physician.. The Nephrologists manage many diseases and two of them are chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. Tubular/interstitial disorders as well as Glomerular/vascular disorders are treated by them so as to keep the kidneys healthy. Even disorders related to mineral metabolism and hypertension condition is treated by them.
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. On a case to case basis a kidney biopsy can also be done to figure out the condition of the kidneys.
People who are having problems with their kidney function are the ones to visit a Nephrologist. It is not just the patients who require dialysis but also those with Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders whom this doctor treats. A visit to the Nephrologist also becomes essential when you are preparing for a kidney transplant procedure.. The Nephrologist's role also comes in in situations when patient's kidneys are failing or they have a serious kidney disease.
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