Question 1

Where does Dr. Shashank Gupta practice?

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Dr. Shashank Gupta practices at Sahara Hospital - Gomtinagar and 1 other centres.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shashank Gupta's education qualification?

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Dr. Shashank Gupta has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Nephrology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shashank Gupta specialises in ?

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Dr. Shashank Gupta specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shashank Gupta have?

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Dr. Shashank Gupta has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Shashank Gupta practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shashank Gupta?

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Dr. Shashank Gupta is a Nephrologist in Lucknow, with 21 years of experience. Dr. Gupta practises at Wellsun Medicity Hospital and Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital & Trauma Centre. Dr. Gupta completed MBBS from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and DNB - Nephrology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a nephrologist?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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