Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. The word nephrology is derived from the Greek word nephros, which means "kidney", and the suffix -ology, or "study of".
Scope of the specialty
Most diseases affecting the
kidney are not limited to the organ itself, but are systemic disorders. Nephrology concerns itself with the diagnosis of kidney disease and its treatment (
medication,
dialysis), and follow-up of
renal transplant patients. Additionally, most nephrologists consider themselves to be expert in the care of
electrolyte disorders and
hypertension. Given that most renal conditions are
chronic, nephrologists "grow with their patients".
Who sees a nephrologist?
Patients are referred to nephrology specialists for various different reasons, such as :
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