What is Nephrology?
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Nephrology is the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- Removal of waste products from the blood stream
- Removal of drugs from the blood stream
- Regulation of the body’s fluid levels
- Regulation of blood pressure and volume
- regulation of Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphorus to promote bone health
- Regulation of red blood cell production
RISK FACTORS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis (inflammatory diseases of the kidneys)
- Congenital Disease
- Structural Diseases such as polycystic kidney disease
- Kidney Stones
TESTS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
- Blood pressure measurement
- Urine measurement for protein
- Blood testing for creatinine levels
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE
- High Blood pressure
- blood or protein in the urine
- Frequent urination, urination at night
- Swelling
RISK FACTORS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
- Advancing Age
- Diabetes
- High Blood pressure
- Family history of Kidney Disease
- Ethnicity, (African American, Hispanic American, Asians and Pacific Islander or American Indian)