Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment in Birmingham
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective kidney disease management. Mr Syed Ali Shahzad, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon, offers comprehensive urological assessment for kidney disease at private hospitals across Birmingham, providing clear answers and a personalised treatment plan.
Diagnostic Investigations
The investigations used to assess kidney disease depend on the suspected cause. Common tests include:
- Blood tests: Measuring creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urea and electrolytes to assess kidney function.
- Urine tests: Dipstick testing, microscopy, culture and 24-hour collections to detect protein, blood or infection.
- Ultrasound scan: Assesses kidney size, structure and any obvious obstruction or lesions.
- CT urogram: Provides detailed cross-sectional imaging of the kidneys, ureters and bladder.
- MRI: Used to characterise renal masses or assess vascular involvement without radiation.
- Isotope renography (MAG3/DMSA): Functional nuclear medicine scans to assess individual kidney function and drainage.
Treatment Approaches
Treatment depends entirely on the underlying cause. Urological causes of kidney disease that Mr Shahzad manages include:
- Obstruction due to stones, managed with ureteroscopy or stone removal procedures
- PUJ obstruction, treated with robotic pyeloplasty
- Kidney tumours, treated with robotic nephrectomy or partial nephrectomy
- Recurrent infections requiring structural assessment and management
Book a Kidney Disease Assessment
Mr Shahzad provides rapid specialist assessment for patients with suspected or confirmed kidney disease of urological origin. No GP referral is required. Recognised by BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, Vitality, Cigna and WPA. Book an appointment or contact us.