Question 1

Who are the top Nephrologists in Delhi, India offering online consultation?

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Given below are some of the most sought after Nephrologists available for online consultation in Delhi, India:Dr. Gaurav GuptaDr. Umesh GuptaDr. Gaurav BhardwajDr. Nagesh ChandraDr. Arun Kumar Giri

Question 2

Who are the top Nephrologists from other cities?

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Listed below are some of the top Nephrologists in other cities:ChandigarhDr. Rakhi GoyalDr. J P SinghviPanjimDr. Shekhar SalkarDr. Rakesh DeshmaneDr. Gunjan BaijalDr. Audumbar NetalkarDr. Yogeesh KamatPuneDr. Rajeev ChaudhariDr. Ashish DavalbhaktaDr. Girija WaghDr. Milind BapatDr. Rashmi PabalkarYeshwanthpurDr. Karthik VasudevanDr. Kamini KurpadKolkataDr. Uttam Kumar SarkarDr. Ranjan ChoudhuryDr. Gomatam Raghavan Vijay KumarDr. Amar Nath GhoshDr. Pradip Chakrabarti

Question 3

Which are some of the procedures performed by Nephrologists in Delhi, India?

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Most common procedures performed by nephrologists in Delhi are:HemodialysisKidney TransplantPeritoneal DialysisPlasmapheresis

Question 4

Which are some of the conditions treated by Nephrologist in Delhi, India?

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Check out the conditions performed by nephrologists in Delhi, India:End-Stage Renal DiseaseVarious Autoimmune DiseasesPolycystic KidneysKidney FailureChronic Kidney DiseaseGlomerulonephritis

Question 5

Who is a Nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in conditions that affect the kidney. Kidney problems are on the rise across the world, with thousands of people undergoing treatments for kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (CKD) each year. Nephrologists can design a management plan that helps patients overcome low-functioning kidneys. In certain cases, kidney damage might even be reversible if diagnosed and treated on time.

Also called renal medicine, nephrology is a specialty in the internal medicine field related to kidney care. This is often connected with high blood pressure or hypertension. Nephrologists are medical professionals who are trained in diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic kidney disorders and diseases. They also treat associated problems like fluid retention, high blood pressure, and electrolyte and mineral imbalance. Besides these, those specialists have expertise in kidney dialysis treatment both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis and kidney transplants and their follow-up care.

Nephrologists are experts in renal health and work to identify issues with the kidneys to help maintain good health. The kidneys are important because they filter the blood to remove all wastes and toxins, and also monitor and balance the water, acid-base, and minerals in the body.

Question 6

What are the qualifications of a Nephrologist?

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Aspiring candidates need to achieve a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MD course in nephrology.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced nephrologists and become an expert in surgical skills.

Some urologists also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. At the end of the training, the specialist needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a nephrologist.

Question 7

What conditions do Nephrologists treat?

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Nephrologists can treat the following conditions:kidney stoneskidney infectionsblood or protein in urinechronic kidney diseasepolycystic kidney diseasehemolytic uremic syndromekidney swelling due to glomerulonephritis or interstitial nephritiskidney cancerrenal artery stenosiskidney failure, both acute and chronicA nephrologist can also be involved when other factors causenephrotic syndromeend-stage kidney diseasekidney disease or dysfunction

Question 8

What diagnostic tests are required by a Nephrologist?

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A wide range of tests can be used to evaluate the function of the kidneys. These tests are generally performed on either a blood or urine sample.Glomerular filtration rate Serum creatinineBlood urea nitrogenUrinalysisAlbumin/creatinine ratio24-hour urine collectionCreatinine clearanceUltrasound

Question 9

When should you visit a Nephrologist?

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If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a nephrologist:Edema or swellingNausea, vomiting, low appetiteHypertension or high blood pressureChanges in urinationChronic fatigue or brain fogChronic urinary tract infectionsA glomerular filtration rate of 30 or lowerRepeat kidney stoneAcute renal failureDecline in kidney functionRepeat urinary tract infectionStage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease

Question 10

What can you expect from your first visit with a Nephrologist?

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During your first visit, your nephrologist will collect important information from you. The nephrologist will review your complete medical history, and will do a complete physical exam to find out how your kidneys are functioning.

The nephrologist will also order blood and urine tests and a diagnostic imaging of the kidneys may also be needed. After reviewing your medical history, your kidney doctor will do a physical examination to evaluate both your general health as well as specific kidney health. The nephrologist will also check your heart and lung condition. They will also look for swelling in your lower extremities or the face.

Your nephrologist might recommend that you undergo laboratory tests, like a blood test, kidney ultrasound, or urine test depending on your condition.

Question 11

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Nephrologist?

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Some popular procedures performed by nephrologists are:Kidney TransplantPeritoneal DialysisHemodialysisPlasmapheresisLaparoscopic cyst ablation Laparoscopic pyeloplastyLithotripsyPercutaneous nephrolithotomy

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