What's Nephrology?
Nephrology is the treatment of Kidney Diseases
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases that are caused by systemic conditions such as diabetes and autoimmune disease, as well as hypertension (high blood pressure) and electrolyte disturbances.
What Do Kidneys Do?
Kidneys are the bloodstreams filters. They help maintain a healthy balance of salt and minerals and regulate blood pressure.
Specifically, the kidneys do the following:
- Remove waste products and drugs from the body
- Regulate the body’s salt, potassium and acid content
- Release hormones that regulate blood pressure
- Manage Balance of Fluids
When is it Time to See a Specialist?
It's very important to treat your health proactively and seek to prevent any illnesses.
However, there are cases where it is critical to see a specialist:
- Protein or blood in the urine
- Dialysis Management (Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis)
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Kidney stones
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Kidney failure
- Vascular access management
- Transplant care