Nephrologist ·
NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Malayalam
Dr. Deepak Sukumara Pillai treats many conditions in patients as mentioned below
An internal medicine specialist, Nephrologists provide medical treatment for kidney conditions. People with acute renal failure and chronic kidney diseases or urinary tract infections are the ones who most commonly see a Nephrologist. The doctor also resolves kidney stone issues and blood or protein loss in the urine.
Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:
When their is swelling seen around ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes then it could most probably be a sign of a kidney condition. A kidney condition may be imminent with gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting and a decreased appetite. It is important to rule out kidney disease when you have signs of anemia and/or high blood pressure.
The doctor operates from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday. The procedure is performed with a lot of care, efficiency and delicacy.
Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Deepak Sukumara Pillai.:
In addition to providing medical treatment to people for kidney conditions, Nephrologists perform some procedures as a team with other specialists. Of the procedures a Nephrologist performs, a Kidney dialysis is one of the most routine. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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It is usually the primary care doctors who refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist as we know them.. 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. Even disorders related to mineral metabolism and hypertension condition is treated by them.
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. If the situation so demands the doctor can also suggest a kidney ultrasound. One other test that can be suggested is the kidney biopsy, ofcourse it is dependent on the individual case.
Please do visit a Nephrologist if it is your kidney function that is causing you health problems. 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. When you wish to prepare to get a kidney transplant then too a visit to the Nephrologist becomes necessary.. 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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