The nephrologist is a doctor specialized in the kidneys and their functions. He is responsible for diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases, such as kidney failure, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and fluid and electrolyte balance disorders. In addition, the nephrologist performs dialysis and kidney transplants in patients with advanced kidney failure. It is advisable to see a nephrologist if you have symptoms such as pain in the lower back, changes in urination, swelling in the extremities, or if you have a family history of kidney disease.
Hematuria is the presence of blood or red blood cells in the urine
Arterial hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure is elevated.
Calciphylaxis is the vascular calcification of arteries of medium and small caliber, generally occurring in patients with renal failure.
Croup is inflammation of the larynx and trachea, caused by a contagious infection that causes coughing, and sometimes makes it difficult to breathe.
Hypertension is the increase in blood pressure above 140/90 and is considered serious when it is above 180/120.
Kidney stones, also known as lithiasis, is a cluster of stones lodged in the kidneys.
Kidney transplantation is the placement or transfer of a kidney through a surgical activity in which a damaged kidney is replaced and the patient's kidney function is restored.
Lupus is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy cells causing damage to itself.
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition in which the permeability of the capillary wall of the renal glomeruli increases, which produces excess protein in the urine.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow on the kidneys, which may lead to renal failure.
Kidney disease is damage to the kidneys or pathways that communicate with each other, there are multiple causes that cause this pathology.
Kidney failure is a disease that affects the kidneys, preventing them from carrying out the process of eliminating waste through urine.
Renal problems are problems with the kidneys, including renal failure (kidney failure), acute kidney injury, and decreased functioning.
Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body causing inflammation of the blood vessels.
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