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Nephrology
Nephrology
Nephrology is the medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering blood, removing waste, balancing electrolytes, regulating blood pressure, and producing important hormones.
Kidney diseases can develop gradually or suddenly, and symptoms may be subtle, including swelling, fatigue, urinating changes, or elevated blood pressure. Early diagnosis and consistent monitoring help prevent long-term complications and preserve kidney function.
A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases and electrolyte disorders. They manage conditions such as chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension related to kidney dysfunction, and complications of kidney failure.
They may perform or interpret: Urinalysis Kidney function tests (creatinine, eGFR)Imaging studies (ultrasound, CT if needed)Kidney biopsies24-hour urine tests and uACR
They also guide dialysis care and kidney transplant evaluations.
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