Nephrologist ·
Aster CMI Hospital , Bangalore, India
13 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada , English
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Shashank Shetty 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. It is when you are having repeat or chronic urinary tract infections, renal failure or severe kidney diseases, in such conditions you go to 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. The gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite also happen incase of a kidney disease. It is important to rule out kidney disease when you have signs of anemia and/or high blood pressure.
The doctor's operating hours are from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. It should be noted that reviews show that the doctor performs the procedure with efficiency and accuracy.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Shashank Shetty are outlined below.:
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. 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.. Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease are managed by the Nephrologists. They help slow the progression of Glomerular/vascular disorders and treat Tubular/interstitial disorders to maintain the functioning of kidney for as long as possible. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
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. If the situation so demands the doctor can also suggest a kidney ultrasound. 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. 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. A visit to the Nephrologist also becomes essential when you are preparing for a kidney transplant procedure.. Kidney failure and serious kidney diseases are also situation wherein the Nephrologist should assist the patients.
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