Nephrology is the medical speciality that deals with diagnosing and treating the kidneys and their related disorders such as kidney failure, kidney stones, etc.
A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic kidney disorders.
Nephrologists specialize in managing disorders affecting the kidneys and their ability to function, such as kidney failure, kidney stones, etc. Urologists treat urinary tract diseases, including those that can be caused by the kidneys, such as kidney stones, etc.
A general practitioner will refer you to a nephrologist when he suspects you to have a complex or advanced kidney condition such as chronic kidney disease, kidney infections, and kidney failure.
A nephrologist will suggest the following tests to diagnose kidney problems:
Earlier stages of kidney disease are generally referred to as 1 to 3. You may also notice the following symptoms as your kidney disease advances such as muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, swelling in the feet and ankles, loss of appetite, dry, itchy skin, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping, peeing excessively or insufficiently
The kidneys have mild to severe impairment in stage 3 CKD, and they cannot properly filter waste and fluid from the blood. This waste can accumulate in the body and damage other areas, causing high blood pressure, anemia, and bone problems. Uremia is the medical term for this waste buildup.
