Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment, Polycystic Kidney Disease Management, Nephrotic Syndrome Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya has the following qualifications - MBBS, DM - Nephrology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya has an overall experience of 5 years. View where has Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Akshay Zalavadiya?

Accepted Answer

Dr Akshay is a skilled nephrologist who believes in compassionate, evidence based and personalized care. He is expert in managing all sort of kidney elements including acute and chronic kidney diseases, dialysis, kidney transplant, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular diseases and pregnancy related kidney injury. He has done his super specialty in nephrology from prestigious Banaras Hindu University.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats conditions related to kidneys in adults and children. A nephrologist also treats different complications arising due to abnormal functioning of kidneys.

Question 7

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Though your family doctor can treat urinary tract infection, in case of a serious underlying condition which can cause recurrent urinary tract infections, your doctor may advise you to see a nephrologist. A nephrologist will examine the exact reason and recommend an appropriate treatment. If the infection is damaging your kidneys, then a nephrologist is better qualified to give treatment.

Question 8

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon who is specialized in treating conditions of kidney performs a kidney transplant surgery. A nephrologist is responsible for the medical treatment and care of the person before and after the kidney transplant surgery. However, a nephrologist does not perform a transplant surgery.

Question 9

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

In case of following symptoms, you may visit a nephrologist: 
less amount of urine is passed 
swelling on the legs, feet and ankle 
tiredness 
shortness of breath 
nausea 
burning or pain while passing urine
blood in urine
fever with pus in urine
history of kidney or bladder stones

Question 10

Can a nephrologist treat kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a nephrologist can treat kidney stones. The nephrologist may order investigations of blood and urine and some radiological examinations like X-ray and ultraosnography and recommend appropriate treatment for kidney stones.