Nephrology manages disease of the kidneys. Kidney problems are often silent until they are advanced, so much of the work is picking them up on blood and urine tests and slowing progression.
Conditions we manage
- Chronic kidney disease
- Sudden loss of kidney function
- Protein or blood found in the urine
- Kidney disease caused by diabetes or high blood pressure
- Inflammation of the kidney
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Preparation for and management of dialysis
Protecting kidney function
Blood pressure control, blood glucose control and avoiding unnecessary painkillers of the anti-inflammatory type do more to preserve kidney function than anything else. Always tell any doctor treating you that you have kidney disease, because many medicines need a reduced dose.
