What documents should I carry on my first visit to a nephrologist?
Documents that you must consider carrying are your medical reports, results of previous treatment plans, referral letters from physicians, a list of issues and symptoms you experience, and other details that nephrologists require. For more information, you can call the doctor or hospital before visiting.
How should I prepare for my first visit to the dentist?
You should know the core reasons for visiting the dentist for the first time. Moreover, you can prepare some pointers to discuss your concerns regarding oral health. You should also take oral health reports to learn various aspects regarding your oral health.
What are the most common types of conditions that nephrologists treat?
Major conditions that nephrologists treat include kidney failure, cystic kidney disease, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, end-stage renal (kidney) disease, hemolytic uremic syndrome, urinary tract infections, kidney infections, hyponatremia/ electrolyte disorders, and glomerulonephritis. They offer complete kidney care to treat patients with all these problems.
How do dentists decide if surgery is necessary?
Dental surgery is required when you face serious oral disease or unbearable pain related to oral health. The experts first analyse your issues through tests and then prepare a painless treatment plan. At Aster Medcity, our dentists in Kochi are well-experienced in handling these situations with a complete diagnosis.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by nephrologists?
Nephrologists at Aster MIMS Hospital in Kottakkal are equipped with advanced medical equipment, including dialysis machines, urinalysis dipsticks, nuclear medicine scanners, blood glucose meters, MRI machines, creatinine analysers, ultrasound machines, CT scanners, kidney biopsy needles, electrolyte analysers, and renal function test kits.
How does an emergency medicine specialist decide on a treatment plan?
It depends significantly on the diagnostic test result. The specialist will consider the report and the patient's condition for further treatment. The specialist would also connect with the primary doctor to understand the patient’s medical history before making further treatment decisions.
When should I consider seeing a dentist?
You should consider seeing a dentist if you encounter health issues like severe toothache, jaw discomforts, bleeding gums, cracks or chips in your teeth, swollen gums, difficulty chewing or biting, mouth sores, etc. If you don't know the issue, consult our dentists in Kochi.
What question should you ask a nephrologist?
You must ask questions related to kidney disorders and treatment plans. Additionally, consult with nephrology specialists regarding the root cause of the problems, potential risks and side effects associated, changes required in lifestyles and current medications, precautions to consider post-treatment, and other questions according to your medical conditions.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a dentist?
You should carry all your dentistry reports, such as oral health checkups, X-rays, previous treatment records, and prescriptions related to current medications. In case you have any questions or queries, you can ask our dentists in Kochi at Aster Medcity what documents are necessary for the first visit.
How does a nephrologist decide on a treatment plan?
A nephrologist considers multiple factors before deciding on treatment plans. Factors include patients’ medical history, current symptoms and medications, previous treatment results, available treatment plans, and risks/ side effects associated with them. Further, through blood tests, imaging tests, and diagnostic tests nephrologists decide on the treatment plan.
