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Dr. Nabeel Ahmed, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Nabeel Ahmed is a nephrologist practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Ahmed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahmed 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.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Nabeel Ahmed, M.D.
- Tyler, TX
- Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
- Accepting new patients
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Is CT scan of kidneys safe?
If you're getting CT scan without intravenous contrast then it's safe . Contrast given orally is safe on the kidney. If intravenous contrast is to used, then you need to know the READ MORE
If you're getting CT scan without intravenous contrast then it's safe . Contrast given orally is safe on the kidney. If intravenous contrast is to used, then you need to know the serum creatinine and GFR. Discuss with the ordering physician regarding intravenous contrast, usually safe if GFR is greater than 35 ml/min but other factors need to be looked at also, such as what medicines you are taking that need to be held before exposure to the contrast Thank you Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
What supplements help with kidney function?
No specific supplements , we do recommend having vitamin D and intact PTH level drawn. Also renal specific vitamins are available such Prorenal-D without prescription (available READ MORE
No specific supplements , we do recommend having vitamin D and intact PTH level drawn. Also renal specific vitamins are available such Prorenal-D without prescription (available in Amazon)
How long can you live with dialysis treatment?
It depends on patient's age but most importantly other co-morbidities. But with recent advance care in dialysis patient the longevity is longer
AV Fistula
Yes, it's normal for the fistula to clot after this long of non-use; not a medical emergency; I would not attempt declot unless on dialysis or nearing dialysis.
Kidney failure
Stage 4 patient usually getting symptoms from uremia, such as nausea, vomiting, weight loss, increase sleepiness when the filtration function start decreasing less than 15%, which READ MORE
Stage 4 patient usually getting symptoms from uremia, such as nausea, vomiting, weight loss, increase sleepiness when the filtration function start decreasing less than 15%, which will be stage five. Hard to say longevity with stage five unless one becomes comatose, then it may be within 4-6 weeks. I hope you have discussed & expressed your wishes with your immediate family including your physician. All the best Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
