February 05, 2019
What You Need to Know About Kidney Transplant
The kidneys are parts of your body whose function is to filter and remove excess waste minerals and fluid and regulate blood pressure However there...
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What is an AV fistula?
For long term hemodialysis the best means to access the blood stream is
What is Dialysis?
It is a treatment which is carried out when the kidney exhibits abnormal func
What is Dialysis?
Kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs located on either side of the spine.
What is a fistulogram?
The problems arising in an AV Fistula or its access site can be detected
What is kidney biopsy?
A kidney biopsy, also known as renal biopsy is a procedure wherein a sma
What is a Percutaneous Nephrolithrotripsy?
To remove stones from the kidney, percutaneous nephr
What is a Permcath?
Permcath is a piece of long, thin, flexible tube with two hollow bores, whi
What is Plasmapheresis?
Plasmapheresis is the procedure which is done to exchange the plasma pr
What You Need to Know About Kidney Transplant!
The kidneys are parts of your body whose functio
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Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of disorders affecting the kidneys and their function.
The signs and symptoms of nephrology are fatigue, loss of appetite, weight gain, foamy urine, and severe swelling.
Some of the common conditions treated by nephrologists are kidney stones, kidney infections, kidney swelling, chronic kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, kidney cancer, polycystic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and kidney failure.
The treatment options for Kidney failure are:
Yes, dialysis will help me live long and a good life which depends on your medical condition and how well you will follow up with the treatment procedure.