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Nephrologists near me
A Nephrologist diagnoses, manages and treats all problems and medical issues related to the kidney.
The function of the kidney is to remove excess fluid and waste from blood, releasing hormones which manage bp and maintains the body’s electrolyte balance.
The nephrologist only treats the problems exclusive to the kidney. A urologist focuses on the diseases of the urinary tract in both males and females.
Common symptoms which indicate kidney failure are blood in urine, itchy skin, tiredness, loss of concentration and frequent urination.
One may have to visit a nephrologist if they suffer from kidney stones, chronic kidney failure, kidney cancer, polycystic kidney disease, UTI, glomerulonephritis.
What is Nephrology?
Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine which deals with all things kidney. It focuses on the diagnoses, management and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders.
Common symptoms of kidney disease
The following are the warning signs which indicate early kidney disease
Trouble in sleeping
Feeling tired
Loss of concentration
Cramping of muscles
Swollen feet or ankles
Dry skin
Frequent urination
Puffiness around the eyes
Some symptoms which are visible in the later stage of the disease are
Nausea and vomiting
Anaemia
Hyperkalemia
Fluid retention
A decrease in sex drive
Loss of appetite
Common kidney problems Nephrologists treat
Chronic kidney disease
Kidney cancer
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney stones
Kidney failure
End-stage kidney disease
Kidney infection
Blood or protein in the urine
Polycystic kidney disease
Diagnostic tests to detect kidney diseases
Blood tests include
Glomerular filtration rate
Blood urine nitrogen
Serum creatinine
Urine tests include
Urinalysis
ACR
Twenty-four hours urine collection
Creatinine clearance
Other procedures include
Imaging tests like CT, MRI and X-ray
Kidney biopsy
Reviewed by:Dr. Nitika Sharma - BDS
Reviewed by:Dr. Benuka Bansal - BDS
