Nephrology is a medical field focused on diagnosing and treating kidney diseases. Kidneys play a vital role in cleansing the body, maintaining water-salt balance, and regulating blood pressure. Kidney diseases often progress silently, so it’s crucial to monitor your well-being closely.

• Lower back pain (pulling, sharp, or aching);
• Frequent urination or urinary retention;
• Changes in urine color, odor, or volume;
• Swelling of the face, hands, or legs (especially in the morning);
• High blood pressure;
• General weakness or fatigue.

• Pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation);
• Glomerulonephritis (autoimmune kidney damage);
• Kidney stones;
• Polycystic kidney disease;
• Kidney failure;
• Urinary tract infections.

For an accurate diagnosis, a nephrologist may order:

• Urine and blood tests (general, biochemical, Reberg test);
• Kidney ultrasound;
• CT or MRI (if indicated);
• Kidney biopsy (in complex cases).

Treatment depends on the diagnosis:

• Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy;
• Diet (limiting salt and protein);
• Management of hypertension and swelling;
• In severe cases – hemodialysis or transplantation.

Important! Kidney diseases often develop unnoticed, so don’t ignore alarming symptoms. If you’re at risk (hypertension, diabetes, hereditary conditions), undergo regular nephrology check-ups!