Overview
Nephrology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, including electrolyte imbalances and hypertension. It also involves the care of patients needing renal replacement therapy, such as those undergoing dialysis or kidney transplants.
Symptoms
- Weight loss and Poor appetite.
- Swollen Ankles, Feet or Hands – As a result of water retention (Oedema)
- Shortness of Breath.
- Tiredness.
- Blood in your pee (urine)
- An increased need to pee – particularly at night.
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Itchy skin.
Types of Diseases treated by Nephrologist
- Acute and chronic kidney diseases.
- Diabetes.
- Fluid and electrolyte disorders.
- Glomerulonephritis and glomerular diseases.
- Lupus.
- Hypertension.
- Kidney and pancreas transplantation.
- Kidney-related metabolic disorders.