Dr. Tariq Javed MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
515 S LOCUST STREET VISALIA CA, 93277About
Dr. Tariq Javed, M.D. specializes in the care of patients with Kidney Disorders, Diabetes, Hypertension and/or Kidney Transplantation. Located in Central California, Dr. Javed provides the most advanced kidney healthcare to the Central California community. Dr. Javed diagnoses and manages hypertension, diabetes and other conditions that lead to kidney diseases including kidney failures. He also participates in a variety of research studies for the cure of these diseases. We look forward to serving your health care needs. Dr Javed is a Nephrologist and Internist, board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine
Education and Training
Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan MD
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
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Dr. Tariq Javed MD's Expert Contributions
Kidney Disease
Healthy kidneys remove extra water and waste from the blood, help control blood pressure, keep body chemicals in balance, help produce red blood cells, and keep bones strong. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when the kidneys are no longer able to remove toxins from the body and perform to their...
Does Dytor 100mg cause drowsiness?
Dytor should not cause drowsiness. Low kidney function can cause drowsiness. READ MORE
Can a person with just 20% kidney function survive without a dialysis?
Yes, with kidney function 20 pt don't need dialysis. Mostly, dialysis is needed when function less than 10. Other than eGFR (function), sysmptms of kidney failure also play a role to decide when dialysis needed. Plz talk to a nephrologist. READ MORE
Can kidney stone be the cause of my back pain?
Yes, pain back or in flank, urine infection, blood in urine are some symptoms of renal stones. READ MORE
My RBC count was high, will this cause blood in urine?
No READ MORE
Can urine infection cause kidney failure?
Recurrent UTI can cause kidney failure. READ MORE
When is a dialysis recommended?
Well, dialysis is indicated with low kidney function when pt has symptoms. Most of the time, when eGFR is less than 10 and pt has nausea, vomiting, change in mentation, low appetite, sleeplessness, etc., are some of indications for starting dialysis. I agree that she should go for fistula if she like to do hemodialysis in future. I want to educate that she can also do peritoneal dialysis. READ MORE
What is the success rate of a kidney transplant with a child?
Success rate is pretty good. I will say it has been >90 percent success rate for more than 1 year kidney survival. I recommend that he should go for that. READ MORE
My son is passing deep yellow urine. Could it be an issue of the liver or the kidney?
If he does not have any liver disease, then he can consult a nephrologist. But a primary doctor can guide more as he should have his medical record. READ MORE
My mother is having excessive water retention in the body. She is currently on the medication Dytor 100 mg for draining out the water. Will the medication have to be taken permanently?
She will need some type of diuretics permanently, but creat 5.1 is pretty high. Need to see a nephrologist if not already seen. READ MORE
Can birth control pills result in nephrotic syndrome?
No, birth control pills do not cause nephrotic syndrome. Need nephrology consult. READ MORE
Is there any medication to reduce the creatinine levels in a person?
Unfortunately, there is no medication to decrease Creatinine. READ MORE
How is the status of kidneys determined in a diabetes patient?
If she has been always controlling diabetes, then there may be some other factor causing this severe decline in kidney function or only due to long-term DM. Need a nephrologist evaluation. READ MORE
Can high blood pressure affect the kidneys?
High BP is a very common cause of kidney failure. READ MORE
Is it normal to have cloudy urine?
Mostly cloudy urine means urine infection. READ MORE
I am worried about my prostate enlargement. Please help.
Need to be managed, severe enlargement can cause urinary obstruction. READ MORE
Does a creatinine level of 5.5 require dialysis?
I think she need dialysis READ MORE
How can I check the functioning of my kidneys?
Ask you doctor to do renal panel and urine for proteins. READ MORE
I would like to get a second opinion for my prostate operation. Please help.
May need to see another urologist for a second opinion. READ MORE
What are the natural foods that can boost kidney health?
1- Plenty of water 2- Low Sodium diet 3- Avoid taking NSAIDs, Ibuprofen Advil Aleve READ MORE
Can high fever and chill occur due to kidney stone?
Yes, looks like has urine infection; renal stone can be a risk READ MORE
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