Conditions commonly managed in Kidney & Nephrology
Chronic Kidney Disease
Long-term reduction in kidney function.
View condition →Acute Kidney Injury
Sudden decline in kidney function from multiple possible causes.
View condition →Nephrotic Syndrome
Heavy protein loss in urine causing low blood protein and swelling.
View condition →Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation affecting the kidney's filtering units.
View condition →Diabetic Kidney Disease
Kidney damage related to diabetes.
View condition →Hypertensive Kidney Disease
Kidney damage associated with long-standing high blood pressure.
View condition →Polycystic Kidney Disease
Inherited disorder causing multiple kidney cysts.
View condition →End Stage Kidney Disease
Severe kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant evaluation.
View condition →Procedures & treatment options
These are common procedures associated with this specialty. Whether any procedure is appropriate depends on individual specialist assessment.
Hemodialysis
Blood purification through a dialysis machine.
View procedure →Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis using the abdominal lining as a natural filter.
View procedure →Kidney Biopsy
Needle sampling of kidney tissue for diagnosis.
View procedure →Common diagnostic evaluation
Common treatment pathways
Medical disclaimer: A qualified clinician must determine which tests or treatments are appropriate for a specific patient.