What do nephrologists do?
Nephrologists are specialists in diagnosing and managing kidney-related disorders. They treat conditions such as chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, kidney stones, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances. Using diagnostic tools like blood and urine tests, kidney biopsies, and imaging studies, nephrologists assess kidney function and monitor disease progression.
When to see a nephrologist?
- Persistently high blood pressure.
- Swelling in the legs, feet, or face.
- Abnormal kidney function test results.
- Frequent urinary tract infections.
- Protein or blood in urine.
- Kidney stones or recurrent urinary issues.
- Decreased urine output or foamy urine.
- History of diabetes or heart disease affecting the kidneys.
