Nephrologist
Jaypee Hospital , Noida, India15 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Vijay Kumar Sinha treats many conditions in patients as mentioned below
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. The doctor also resolves kidney stone issues and blood or protein loss in the urine.
Please have a look at the many signs and symptoms that are an indication of kidney condition.:
It is the increased swelling which is a very common indication of a kidney condition and it could be around eyes, ankles, feet or legs. When you are feeling weak and have a decreased appetite plus symptoms like vomiting and nausea then you can have a kidney condition. It is important to rule out kidney disease when you have signs of anemia and/or high blood pressure.
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the doctor's operating hours. It should be noted that reviews show that the doctor performs the procedure with efficiency and accuracy.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Vijay Kumar Sinha such as:
The medical treatment of kidney conditions as well as performing some procedures, it all comes in the work profile of Nephrologists. One of the most commonly performed procedure is dialysis and this is inclusive of placing the dialysis catheter. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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Nephrologists or Kidney specialists are usually consulted when you are referred to them by the primary care physician.. Of the various responsibilities that are manned by the Nephrologists, one is managing chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. 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.
The tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist are as follows:
The right picture about the condition of the kidney is given through blood and urine tests. 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.
If you are having issues with the functioning of your kidneys then a Nephrologist is someone you must visit. 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.. Kidney failure and serious kidney diseases are also situation wherein the Nephrologist should assist the patients.