Nephrologist ·
Saudi German Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
We have outlined here the conditions treated here by Dr. Loai Eid.
A doctor who specialises into taking good care of and treating our kidneys are called Nephrologists. If you have stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure or chronic or repeat urinary tract infections then your condition will be treated by a Nephrologist. Resolving blood or protein loss in the urine and kidney stones is also done by this doctor.
The signs and symptoms that are an indication of a kidney condition are as follows:
Among the most common symptoms is the swelling around the eyes, ankles, feet or legs. While suffering from a kidney disease you will notice signs of gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and weakness. The issues related to kidney are also known to be there with signs like high blood pressure and anemia.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the doctor's operating hours. The procedure is performed with a lot of care, efficiency and delicacy.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Loai Eid such as:
The medical treatment of kidney conditions as well as performing some procedures, it all comes in the work profile of Nephrologists. Kidney dialysis is one of the most routinely performed procedures by a Nephrologist. There are some critical procedures that they have to do like Kidney transplants and Kidney biopsies.
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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.. Of the various responsibilities that are manned by the Nephrologists, one is managing 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. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
The tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist are as follows:
The blood and urine tests give the right picture as to how well the kidney is working. If the situation so demands the doctor can also suggest a kidney ultrasound. A kidney biopsy may be suggested by the doctor based on a particular condition.
You must consult a Nephrologist if their is an ongoing health condition that is affecting your kidney function. Also, if you are suffering from Glomerular/vascular disorders or Tubular/interstitial disorders or are in the need to get dialysis for your kidneys. 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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