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Dr. Eleanor Lederer, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Eleanor Lederer is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Lederer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lederer 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.
Dr. Eleanor Lederer, MD
- Louisvill, KY
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Should I stay off work with a kidney infection?
If you are otherwise feeling fine, then you do not need to stay away from work with a kidney infection. You are not infectious to other people.
Can kidney stone surgery damage kidneys?
Kidney stone surgery can potentially damage kidneys, but that is very unusual. Certainly, the removal of a piece of a kidney for a tumor or other disorder will result in the loss READ MORE
Kidney stone surgery can potentially damage kidneys, but that is very unusual. Certainly, the removal of a piece of a kidney for a tumor or other disorder will result in the loss of kidney tissue. However, kidney stone surgery, which is usually not invasive to the kidneys, rarely results in kidney damage.
Can kidney stones be misdiagnosed as cysts?
It would be very unusual for a kidney stone to be misdiagnosed as a cyst. Stones, which are solid, and cysts, which are fluid-filled, look quite different on imaging techniques READ MORE
It would be very unusual for a kidney stone to be misdiagnosed as a cyst. Stones, which are solid, and cysts, which are fluid-filled, look quite different on imaging techniques such as ultrasound or CAT scan. Some cystic kidney disorders can be associated with calcifications forming inside the cysts.
Kidney pain?
Pain in the side and flank can have many causes. Oftentimes, individuals think they have kidney pain when the pain is actually coming from the gallbladder, intestines, muscular READ MORE
Pain in the side and flank can have many causes. Oftentimes, individuals think they have kidney pain when the pain is actually coming from the gallbladder, intestines, muscular strain, or even a pinched nerve. If you see blood in the urine with the pain, then it is more likely to be kidney-related. My advice is to seek evaluation from your primary care provider.
What is the best antibiotic for kidney infections in children?
I highly recommend that if your child has an infection, that he be seen by a physician for urine culture and targeted therapy. Urinary tract infections in children may have a READ MORE
I highly recommend that if your child has an infection, that he be seen by a physician for urine culture and targeted therapy. Urinary tract infections in children may have a different significance than when seen in adults.
Does having diabetes affect kidney function long-term?
Diabetes does affect kidney function long term; however, the degree with which diabetes affects kidney function varies from person to person. Your primary care provider will be READ MORE
Diabetes does affect kidney function long term; however, the degree with which diabetes affects kidney function varies from person to person. Your primary care provider will be monitoring your blood and urine for evidence of kidney damage and will refer you to see a kidney doctor when needed. Keeping your blood pressure and blood sugar under control can help to avoid some kidney damage. Additionally, there are newer drugs on the market for diabetes that can reduce the effects of diabetes on your kidneys and other organs.
Will antibiotics kill a kidney infection?
Antibiotics can be very effective in helping the body eradicate a kidney infection, depending upon the type of infection.
How long does it take to recover from kidney surgery?
The recovery time from kidney surgery is highly variable, both from person to person and between different types of surgery. This question is best addressed by the surgeon who READ MORE
The recovery time from kidney surgery is highly variable, both from person to person and between different types of surgery. This question is best addressed by the surgeon who will be performing the surgery and will have extensive experience in seeing patients who undergo different types of kidney surgery.
Which food reduces your creatinine level?
Individuals who eat a vegetarian diet tend to have lower serum creatinines.
Why do my kidneys ache after drinking alcohol?
How do you know that your kidneys are aching? It could be musculoskeletal pain.
