The medical study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.
The study of the kidney and its diseases.
Study of the kidney, its development, anatomy, and physiology, and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting it.
The branch of medical study and practice that specializes in the function, diseases, and disorders of the kidneys. A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of kidney disorders.
The branch of medical science concerned with the structure and function of the kidneys and the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
Nephrology is the medical field dedicated to comprehending the regular operations of the kidneys and addressing the origins, detection, and management of kidney ailments.
Approaches for examining the kidneys encompass kidney biopsy (extracting a tiny tissue sample for microscopic evaluation), kidney function assessments, and kidney imaging methods like ultrasound scanning and intravenous urography.
Managing kidney disorders can entail the use of medications (such as those to regulate high blood pressure, inflammation, or infection) as well as surgical interventions (for addressing stones or tumors). In more severe instances, frequent dialysis (artificial blood purification) or a kidney transplant might become necessary.