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Dr. Robert Hillyer, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Robert Hillyer is a nephrologist practicing in Warren, MI. Dr. Hillyer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hillyer most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
44 years
Experience
Dr. Robert Hillyer, MD
- Warren, MI
- Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok
- Accepting new patients
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How can I treat kidney injury after COVID?
Usually, kidney injury is not directly from Covid, but is due to low blood oxygen and/or low blood pressure causing kidney injury. However, acute kidney failure with or without READ MORE
Usually, kidney injury is not directly from Covid, but is due to low blood oxygen and/or low blood pressure causing kidney injury. However, acute kidney failure with or without Covid can be from usual causes such as volume depletion. Sometimes drugs can cause a systemic allergy or direct toxicity. Older patients can also get urinary retention. Fortunately, most of these conditions will improve, but renal function and urinalysis should be monitored after discharge.
What happens if antibiotics don't work for a kidney infection?
1. Is it really an infection. Not all symptoms associated with urination are infectious 2. Are there other vaginal, rectal or other pelvic sources of irritation or pain 3. If READ MORE
1. Is it really an infection. Not all symptoms associated with urination are infectious
2. Are there other vaginal, rectal or other pelvic sources of irritation or pain
3. If it is UTI reasons it may not clear include problems with bladder drainage or resistant
2. Are there other vaginal, rectal or other pelvic sources of irritation or pain
3. If it is UTI reasons it may not clear include problems with bladder drainage or resistant
How long does it take for kidneys to recover from dehydration?
Assuming simple dehydration in a healthy patient, almost immediately after rehydration. Kidney damage would occur only if severe and prolonged. Should have prolonged symptoms low READ MORE
Assuming simple dehydration in a healthy patient, almost immediately after rehydration. Kidney damage would occur only if severe and prolonged. Should have prolonged symptoms low pressure other issues for damage to occur.
What causes blood to appear in urine?
Definitely. If over age 35 or have any risk factors, cancer must be excluded. You will probably need cystoscope and CT urogram.
Can a kidney injury heal on its own?
More often that not, yes. Kidney labs and urine should repeated to be sure.
Can COVID infection cause kidney pain?
Unusual look for other causes
