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Dr. Naushad Zafar, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Naushad Zafar, MD, is a well-versed nephrologist who diagnoses and treats patients at South Texas Renal Care Group in Texas. He serves as Medical Director at 3 South Texas Renal Care Group’s renal dialysis clinics located in San Antonio, Lytle and Hondo. South Texas Renal Care Group consists of physicians who are board certified in internal medicine and nephrology who provide outstanding treatment for hypertension, diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease, as well as renal transplantation services. Furthermore, Dr. Zafar has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including the Methodist Hospital, the Medina Regional Hospital, the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, the St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, CHRISTUS health hospitals, and the Kindred Hospital San Antonio. As a nephrologist, he specializes in the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. In addition to English, Dr. Zafar speaks Urdu, which allows him to treat optimally a wider spectrum of patients.
38 years
Experience
Dr. Naushad Zafar, M.D.
- San Antonio, TX
- Sindh Medical College in Pakistan
- Accepting new patients
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Can alcohol cause kidney damage?
social drinking will not
heavy drinking can cause metabolic and electrolytes abnormalities
heavy drinking can cause metabolic and electrolytes abnormalities
What foods should dialysis patients avoid?
talk to yr local dietian
-commonly high potassium and high phosphate containing food should be avoided
-plus take low sodium diet
-commonly high potassium and high phosphate containing food should be avoided
-plus take low sodium diet
What is the most common antibiotic for kidney infection?
depend on sensitivity of antibiotic for that specific organism
Do I have a UTI?
get urine culture
pre and post void bladder sonogram to make sure that u are not retaining urine
pre and post void bladder sonogram to make sure that u are not retaining urine
Can you pass a pea sized kidney stone?
less than 6 mm stone u can pass
less than 1 cm u can pass with medications
less than 1 cm u can pass with medications
What type of anesthesia is used for a kidney biopsy?
local anaesthesia
Can COVID infection cause high levels of protein in urine ?
covid has caused various type of urine infections
How long does it take for antibiotics to work on kidney infection?
-usually 7-10 days
-recurrence may need 14 days
-defficult ones may need one month
-recurrence may need 14 days
-defficult ones may need one month
Do you know if I have a urinary infection?
Get yr urine checked, may have uti.
I have blood in my urine?
See urologist , to rule out cancer.
What is a good percentage for kidney function?
Estimated GFR above 60 cc/min on yrs basic metabolic panel(BMP)
Kidney stone?
-Pancreatic and diabetic issues see endocrinologist in your area and have your pcp check HBA1C.
-For kidney stone , see urologist, drink 3 liters of fluids/day. Take potassium READ MORE
-Pancreatic and diabetic issues see endocrinologist in your area and have your pcp check HBA1C.
-For kidney stone , see urologist, drink 3 liters of fluids/day. Take potassium citrate, flomax, and pain medications.
-Gilbert syndrome is a metabolic kidney disease, you need to see your local nephrologist. I don't have any lab data to make any comment on this syndrome.
-For kidney stone , see urologist, drink 3 liters of fluids/day. Take potassium citrate, flomax, and pain medications.
-Gilbert syndrome is a metabolic kidney disease, you need to see your local nephrologist. I don't have any lab data to make any comment on this syndrome.
Is kidney pain after COVID normal?
You should not get kidney pain, it could be muscular pain. Do see your local doctor.
Why do my kidneys hurt when I eat meat?
Should not get kidney pain when you eat, it is more gastrointestinal issues, but you can see your local doctor.
Why do my kidneys hurt after working out?
May be muscular pain, do hydrate yourself when working out. Get your urine checked.
Too weak for treatment?
Do you mean comfort care? That decision you can make with your primary doctor.
Every time I lay down I have to pee?
Maybe stop your pain meds or use flomax.
How to stop blood in urine without going to doctors?
You have to see your doctor to see where the blood is coming from.
What causes high kidney function levels?
What do you mean by high kidney functions? Sometimes it is seen in diabetic patients and a few other conditions.
How long does it take to recover from a kidney biopsy?
-6-8 hours of bed rest
-24 hours no physical activity
-72 hours no extreme exercises
-24 hours no physical activity
-72 hours no extreme exercises
