Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1711 27th St Braulin Bldg, Suite Portsmouth OH, 45662Rating
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About
Dr. Reena Samuel is a nephrologist practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Samuel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Samuel 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.
Education and Training
MD at T. D. Medical College
Alappuzha
T.D. Med Coll, Univ of Kerala, Aleppey, Kerala, India MD
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology; Board Certified in Clinical Hypertension
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Reena P. Samuel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can a body reject dialysis?
Nothing like “rejection in dialysis”. READ MORE
Can antibiotics cause a rise in creatinine levels?
Yes. Some medications including antibiotics can cause kidney damage and result in an increase in cr. Antibiotics like Bactrim can cause creatinine elevation without kidney injury also. Please repeat renal fn. READ MORE
Can a person live a full life with only one kidney?
Usually whenever the term "kidney failure" is used, it is not one kidney, but both kidneys unless she has an obstruction or stenosis of one kidney alone. In the later condition, if her renal function is normal, then she will be alright like someone with a solitary kidney. READ MORE
Can dialysis improve my mother's quality of life?
All depends on her overall health condition now. If she is frail and has multiple comorbid conditions, dialysis may not improve quality of life. READ MORE
Is there a way to treat glomerulonephritis?
Depending on the etiology, there can be treatment. Let your kidney specialist decide about it. Depending on the type of glomerulonephritis, there can be relapse. READ MORE
My father passes urine in blood. What could this mean?
Some kind of chemo therapy meds can cause hemorrhagic cystitis. Please tell your physician regarding this. READ MORE
Other than creatinine, what are the signs of deteriorating kidney functions?
Pls do not wait for symptoms, it may be too late. READ MORE
Can alternative therapy help in treating early stage kidney disease?
No. Please listen to his physician. Treat co morbid conditions, watch diet. Also, regular exercise will help. Avoid NSAIDS/over-the-counter meds, etc. Need good blood sugar/bp control. READ MORE
After three years of my kidney transplant, my legs are beginning to swell up again. What should I do?
Pls inform your physician/nephrologist regarding this. READ MORE
Can hemorrhoids impact my kidney functioning too?
Usually not. Hope you are not taking OTC meds like nonsteroidals (Advil, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.). READ MORE
What are the medications recommended to treat renal hypertension?
Is the hypertension secondary to advanced kidney disease, then diuretics along with other anti hypertensive medications will be helpful. If it is secondary to renal artery stenosis (depending on single kidney or both kidneys, current renal fn, severity of stenosis, hypertension, etc.), medical management or intervention may help. While on meds, need to monitor renal fn closely. READ MORE
When is dialysis actually required?
Depends on the renal function, electrolytes (especially potassium level) symptoms, comorbid conditions like Chf, fluid overload, etc. You can wait till the GFR approaches around 10, if she is active and no other above mentioned problems. READ MORE
My baby is 10 months old and has water retention in her legs. Should we be worried?
Let the doctor do tests like urine analysis to look for any protein in the urine. Also, blood work to check renal function, liver fn, etc. Also let him check heart. READ MORE
What is the way to confirm chronic kidney disease in a patient?
If her cr levels are high and now 5.33, she has stage 5 CKD. READ MORE
My mother is dealing with fluid retention in her body despite taking lasix. What can she do?
1. May not be on enough dose of Lasix. 2. May not be on fluid restriction and low salt diet. 3. Any congestive heart failure?? 4. Taking medications like ibuprofen, aleve, naproxen etc(NSAIDS) 5. Make sure liver function and thyroid function etc ok READ MORE
What causes recurrent kidney stones? Is there a way to prevent them?
Knowing etiology and composition of the kidney stone will help treat the stone. To know the etiology needs blood work, 24-hr urine testing, etc. Depending on the stone type and the results of the metabolic work-up, there can be treatment. For all kinds of stone, increased fluid intake, low-salt diet, and low animal protein will help. You should see a kidney specialist to do the metabolic work-up of kidney stone. READ MORE
Is skin dryness a common side effect of edema?
You may have stasis dermatitis. Please check with your pcp. READ MORE
Is there a sign to look out for to detect kidney disease early?
Rather than waiting for signs of kidney disease, a simple urine analysis and blood work will tell you about any kidney problem. If your parents, either father or mother, have polycystic kidney disease, you should do a kidney ultrasound. READ MORE
Do excessive greens cause kidney failure?
If your kidney function is normal, excessive greens with high potassium like spinach, Swiss chard, and bok choy won’t cause high potassium in the blood. READ MORE
What is the impact high blood pressure can have on my renal function?
If the blood pressure is fairly well controlled, does not have much impact on the kidney. Continue to what you are doing. Make sure you have a urine analysis and renal function. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor, Ohio University -
Awards
- Selected as Top American Physician for 15 Years Since 2001
Internships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital, 1995
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, Ohio State Medical Association, American Society of Hypertension
Articles and Publications
- Published in the past
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and she always wanted to become a doctor in order to help others.
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