Nephrology Treatment
Nephrology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney-related diseases. It deals with how the kidneys work, what happens when they don’t function properly, and how to manage conditions that affect them.
Functions of the Kidneys
Filtering waste products and toxins from the blood
Balancing electrolytes and body fluids
Regulating blood pressure
Producing hormones (like erythropoietin for red blood cells)
Activating vitamin D for bone health
🔹 Conditions Managed in Nephrology
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Glomerulonephritis (inflammation of kidney filters)
Kidney stones
Hypertension related to kidney function
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or transplant
🔹 Treatments in Nephrology
Medications (for blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation, etc.)
Dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for kidney failure
Kidney Transplantation
Lifestyle management (diet, fluid control, low-salt intake, etc.)
🔹 Specialists
A nephrologist is a doctor trained in internal medicine and further specialized in kidney health.
