Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Karthic Kumar K R?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Karthic Kumar K R for Management of Diabetic Retinopathy, Management of Hypertension, Management of Diabetic Nephropathy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Karthic Kumar K R's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R has the following qualifications - MBBS, Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus - Edition II, Certificate in Infection Control, Certificate course in Family Medicine, Fellowship Course in Clinical Nephrology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Karthic Kumar K R specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, General Physician, Diabetologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Karthic Kumar K R have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Karthic Kumar K R practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Karthic Kumar K R?

Accepted Answer

Dr Karthic Kumar, a renal specialist with 13 yrs experience along with certification in Diabetology approved by ADA. he also has completed family medicine certification .. he has treated all kinds of kidney issues patients and he educates his patient well about the problems they have and do's and donts ... View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

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 8

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

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 9

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Can a nephrologist treat kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Nephrologists are involved in the treatment and prevention of recurrent kidney stones. They will order blood and urine tests to determine the factors that are making the person prone to developing kidney stones. However, since a nephrologist is not trained to perform operations, removal of kidney stones is done by a urologist.