Nephrologist ·
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India
14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Malayalam
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Vishnu Dev Urs treats.
An internal medicine specialist, Nephrologists provide medical treatment for kidney conditions. 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. Kidney stones that repeat, protein loss or blood loss in the urine are some problems whose solution is with this doctor.
Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:
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. Anemia and high blood pressure are also indicators of these issues.
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.
Dr. Vishnu Dev Urs performs many popular procedures and we have listed them below for your convenience.:
In addition to providing medical treatment to people for kidney conditions, Nephrologists perform some procedures as a team with other specialists. One of the most commonly performed procedure is dialysis and this is inclusive of placing the dialysis catheter. Important procedures in the form of Kidney biopsies and transplants are done by the doctors.
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When you start showing signs and symptoms that could indicate a kidney issue, your doctor will refer you to a Nephrologist. Acute kidney failure and chronic kidney disease are managed by the Nephrologists. 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.
As you are to consult a Nephrologist, you must undergo some blood and urine tests before and during the consultation and these are
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. In order to figure out the condition of the kidneys the doctor can recommend the biopsy as well.
If you are having issues with the functioning of your kidneys then a Nephrologist is someone you must visit. This includes the need for getting kidney dialysis done or when you are suffering from Tubular/interstitial disorders or Glomerular/vascular disorders. 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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