Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI for Hemodialysis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), CAPD. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI?

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Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI's education qualification?

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Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Nephrology.

Question 4

What does Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI specialises in ?

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Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI have?

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Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. KRISHNA SOMANI?

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I am DM superpecialised in treating all types of kidney problems ,dialysis and kidney transplant .. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a medical professional who deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney diseases. They also have expertise in identifying how kidney conditions can affect other parts of the body. They can prescribe medical and surgical treatments, but cannot perform surgeries.

Question 8

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

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A nephrologist can treat a patient with a chronic urinary tract infection, as there is a chance that it may have spread to the kidneys. A urologist too can treat a urinary tract infection.

Question 9

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

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Nephrologists are not qualified to perform a kidney transplant. They check the patient for any medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes as these need to be controlled before the transplantation begins. Even after the transplantation surgery, nephrologists care after patients for a long time for follow-up care and problems that may arise, such as transplant rejection.

Question 10

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

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You should consult a nephrologist for the following symptoms:
Protein or blood in the urine
Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases such as lupus
Abnormal heart rhythm
High or low blood pressure
Anaemia
Difficulty, pain or bleeding while urination
Severe pain in the region of the kidney
Recurrent kidney stones
Chronic infections in the urinary tract