Nephrologist ·
Prime Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
We have outlined here the conditions treated here by Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi.
A doctor who specialises into taking good care of and treating our kidneys are called Nephrologists. A Nephrologist is consulted by people with urinary tract infections, acute renal failure or chronic kidney diseases. 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.:
Swelling over ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes are some of the most common symptoms. The gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite also happen incase of a kidney disease. If you are anemic and/or have high blood pressure, please get yourself checked as you could have a kidney issue.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the doctor's operating hours. The doctor performs the procedure with a lot of efficiency and care.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi 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.
Book a secure video consultation for expert Transplant Surgeon care.
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. It is not just hypertension but mineral metabolism disorders are managed by these doctors.
The prescribed tests prior to and during consultation for a Nephrologist are mentioned here.
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. A kidney biopsy may be suggested by the doctor based on a particular condition.
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. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. Situation when you have chronic kidney disease or your kidneys are failing also need an intervention from the doctor.
Have your reports reviewed by independent oncology experts to help you make a confident treatment decision, all online within 48 hours