Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Sridhar?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Sridhar for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Renal Angioplasty & Stenting, Glomerular Disease. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What does Dr. Sridhar specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sridhar specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 3

Who is Dr. Sridhar?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sridhar is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy,Renal Angioplasty & Stenting,Glomerular Disease,Interventional Nephrology Procedures and Hemodialysis etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

Who is a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist is a medical professional specialized in diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney-related conditions.

Question 5

Can a nephrologist treat urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist only treats kidney disorders; a urinary tract infection that has spread to the kidneys can be treated by a nephrologist. However, a regular physician too can treat a urinary tract infection.

Question 6

Does a nephrologist perform a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist who is trained in transplant surgical procedures of the kidney can perform a kidney transplant. A nephrosurgeon can do this. However, a nephrologist cannot perform such surgeries.

Question 7

For what symptoms should I go to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

If you are suffering from conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or have a family history of kidney disease, symptoms like burning in the urine, blood in the urine, dribbling of urine, etc. then you should see a nephrologist to check for the risk of kidney problems.

Question 8

Can a nephrologist treat kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a nephrologist can treat kidney stones. He is specialied to treat such conditions with the help of hydrotherapy, medicines and if needed may advice for a surgery.

Question 9

What should I expect from my first visit to a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

When you are visiting a nephrologist for the first time, he will take a detailed history of your present and past health status, do a thorough physical examnation and may ask you to go for blood and urine tests to asses the functioning of your kidneys. He may even advice X-ray, CT or MRI scan to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

How does a nephrologist diagnose kidney disorders?

Accepted Answer

A nephrologist detects kidney disorders using history, physical examination and blood and urine samples. He may order for tests like blood urea, blood glucose, urine routine, urine culture, X-ray or sonography of the kidneys, CT or MRI scan of the kidneys, etc. to diagnose disorders. Serum creatinine, and uric acid might be ordered too for testing.