Nephrology is a specialty of adult internal medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns the study of the kidneys, specifically normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy.
What are the symptoms of Nephrology?
- Changes in urination. Healthy kidneys help filter blood to create urine.
- Fatigue
- Itching
- Swelling in your hands, legs, or feet.
- Shortness of breath
- Pain in the small of your back
- Decreased appetite
- Puffiness around your eyes