Nephrology
At A Glance
Nephrology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders. Nephrologists manage conditions that affect kidney function, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and electrolyte imbalances.
Conditions Treated:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hypertension-related kidney disease
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Kidney failure
Procedures Done:
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney biopsy
- Renal angioplasty
- Nephrectomy
- Kidney transplantation
- Insertion of hemodialysis catheter
