Nephrology
Nephrology is a medical specialty which deals with diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including electrolyte, acid-base disturbances and hypertension and the care of those requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT), including dialysis and kidney transplant patients. In fact, in Nephrology, kidney disease ranks as the 12th leading cause of death globally. In Nephrology , Having your kidneys malfunction is even more likely than having your liver malfunction, primarily due to the chronic health conditions that develop at the same time. Kidney disease can develop from existing health issues like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It can also cause high blood pressure and heart disease to develop, even if you didn’t have these conditions before.
What Does a Nephrologist Do?
Nephrologists are doctors who specialize in conditions that affect the kidney. Nephrologists are medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic kidney problems and diseases. Seeing a nephrologist for your care puts you in the hands of experts who can recommend the best treatment plan. They stay up-to-date on medical advancements for your kidney condition to ensure that you have the most accurate and comprehensive care.
Reasons to See a Nephrologist
Most people don’t go to a nephrologist without a referral from their primary care doctor. Typically, seeing
a nephrologist means that you have kidney-related symptoms from an unknown cause or that you have
health issues only a renal specialist knows how to treat. You might be referred to a nephrologist if you
have the following signs or symptoms:
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
Recurring Kidney Stones
Foamy Urine
Itchy Skin and Joint or Bone Pain
The Department of Nephrology caters to the patients with
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplantation – both living and cadaver (deceased) donor
- Chronic kidney disease
- Acute kidney injury
- Diabetic Kidney disease
- Hypertension ( High BP)
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Kidney stones
- Urine / kidney infections – Cystitis/ Pyelonephritis
- Kidney cysts
- Nephritic syndrome
- SLE
- Proteinuria ( protein in urine)
- Hematuria ( Blood in urine)
- Uric acid problems – gout
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Parathyroid gland disorders
- Obesity related kidney diseases
- Herediary kidney diseases like polycystic kidney diseases
- Electrolyte disorders like sodium, potassium, Magnesium
- Acid-Base disorders
- Genetic diseases of kidneys
- Prostate problems
