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Nephrology
A Nephrologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related conditions. They focus on maintaining kidney health, managing kidney diseases, and overseeing treatments like dialysis and kidney transplantation.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Monitoring and managing the progression of long-term kidney damage.
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Treating sudden loss of kidney function due to illness or injury.
- Glomerular Diseases: Managing conditions that affect the kidney's filtering units, such as glomerulonephritis.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease: Treating inherited disorders that cause cysts to form in the kidneys.
- Blood Pressure Control: Treating high blood pressure, especially when it is related to kidney problems.
- Correcting Imbalances: Managing disorders of sodium, potassium, calcium, and other electrolytes, which are crucial for kidney function.
- Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis: Overseeing dialysis treatments for patients with kidney failure, ensuring the removal of waste and excess fluid from the blood.
- Pre- and Post-Transplant Care: Preparing patients for kidney transplants and managing their care after the surgery to prevent rejection and complications.