Nephrologist ·
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta , Bangalore, India
40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Telugu , Tamil
Specialises in:
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Gokul Nath 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. Resolving blood or protein loss in the urine and kidney stones is also done by this doctor.
Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:
Swelling over ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes are some of the most common symptoms. While suffering from a kidney disease you will notice signs of gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and weakness. 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 doctor performs the procedure with a lot of efficiency and care.
Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Gokul Nath.:
The Nephrologists work as a team with other specialists to perform few procedures in addition to providing medical treatment to people for various conditions. Of the procedures a Nephrologist performs, a Kidney dialysis is one of the most routine. Whether it is Kidney transplant or Kidney biopsies, the doctors perform the right procedure to treat these conditions as well.
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Nephrologists or Kidney specialists are usually consulted when you are referred to them by the primary care physician.. The doctor is responsible for managing several kinds of kidney conditions such as acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. Tubular/interstitial disorders as well as Glomerular/vascular disorders are treated by them so as to keep the kidneys healthy. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
As you are to consult a Nephrologist, you must undergo some blood and urine tests before and during the consultation and these are
The tests like blood and urine tests give the doctor and you the health condition of your kidneys. A kidney ultrasound can also be recommended by the doctor based on the situation. 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. Also, if you are suffering from Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders or are in the need to get dialysis for your kidneys. Procedures such as Kidney transplantation also required a lot of preparation, a Nephrologist helps you through the same. 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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