Dr. Sreya Pallath
Nephrology and Dialysis
Oak Lawn, IL
23 years experience
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Office
Oak Lawn, IL
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Nephrology and Dialysis
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
10 Answers
5 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Cleans blood: Fluid is infused into the abdomen. The fluid is separated from the abdominal organs by the peritoneal membrane. Toxins that build up in the blood will... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Exercise: Maintain a healthy lifestyle with low fat food, low salt diet. Avoid excessive weight gain. Stay well hydrated. If you have diabetes or high blood pre... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Yes: A severe blood infection can cause damage to multiple organs including the kidney. The kidney damage is often caused by low blood pressure, and is typ... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Easy to do: Peritoneal dialysis is the one form of home dialysis. It is easier to learn than home hemodialysis. There is no direct exposure to blood. It can often... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Yes: Stopping diuretics may worsen heart failure, high blood pressure, leg swelling and cause fluid in your lungs. There may be a few indications to hold y... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Plan ahead: You will need to bring a lot of your supplies with you while you travel. This can be quite heavy and bulky, especially the peritoneal dialysis fluid b... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Low phosphorus: People on dialysis generally need to limit salt intake to avoid swelling. Also you may need to avoid foods high in phosphorus and potassium. Examples ... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Bacteria in urine: A urinary tract infection (or uti) is the presence of bacteria in your urine. Urine is typically sterile and should have no bacteria. Typical UTI symp... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Pain with urination : Burning while urinating, frequent urination or more difficulty urinating, incontinence, fever. Symptoms of more severe infection include weakness, diz... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sreya Pallathanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 23 years experience
Not blunt trauma: A physical hit to the kidney, such as during contact sports should not worsen kidney disease due to diabetes. Diabetic nephropathy is accelerated most... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pallath is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pallath is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rush Medical College, IL
Graduated 1999MD
Awards
Thought Leader, Third Place, Blue Island Region, IL - Summer
2013
Top Nephrologist, Second Place, Illinois - Summer
2013
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