Nephrology is the specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. Healthcare providers who specialize in kidney disease are called nephrologists.

The most common kidney diseases patients suffer from are:

• Acute kidney injury
• Chronic kidney disease
• Renal stones
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Urinary tract infection
• Inherited / congenital diseases

Visit a nephrologist near you for correct diagnosis and treatment

You should look out for these signs:

• Fatigue
• Trouble sleeping
• Dry and itchy skin
• Frequent urination
• Blood in urine
• Foam in urine
• Puffy eyes
• Swelling of feet and ankles
• Lack of appetite
• Cramped muscles

If you experience the above-mentioned signs, immediately see a nephrologist near you who will help in diagnosing and treating the kidney issue.

There are hundreds of different diseases that can cause chronic Kidney Disease. Commonly, the condition is due to one of the following:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• High blood sugar
• Long term usage of medicines that affect Kidneys
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Family history of Kidney Disease

Dialysis treatment is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body’s needs. You need dialysis when you develop end-stage kidney failure, usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function. Consult a nephrologist near you to know more about options and/or before starting dialysis.

Kidney diseases may be caused by:

• Less blood flow to the kidneys for a period of time, such as from blood loss, surgery, or shock
• A blockage in the urinary tract
• Taking medicines that may cause kidney problems
• Any condition that may slow or block oxygen and blood to the kidneys, such as cardiac arrest

If your child experiences any renal issues, Visit a pediatric nephrologist to get a consultation