Nephrology is a branch of medical science that deals with diseases of the kidneys.
Glomerular disorders that affect the tiny filtering systems of the kidneys called the glomerulus
Urine abnormalities such as excess excretion of protein, sugar, blood, casts, crystals etc.
Tubulointerstitial diseases affecting the tubules in the kidneys
Renal vascular diseases affecting the blood vessel networks within the kidneys
Renal failure that can be sudden or acute or long term or chronic
Kidney and bladder stones
Kidney infections
Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Effects of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure on kidneys
Acid base imbalances
Nephrotic syndrome and nephritis
Ill effects of drugs and toxins on the kidneys
Dialysis and its long term complications - dialysis includes hemodialysis as well as peritoneal dialysis
Autoimmune diseases including autoimmune vasculitis, lupus, etc.
Polycystic kidneys diseases where large cysts or fluid filled sacs are formed within the kidney impairing its functions - this is a congenital and inherited or genetic condition
Hydronephrosis
In the United States of America, the National Kidney Foundation is an organization set up for nephrology and nephrologists. In 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) was founded that forms world’s largest professional society dedicated to nephrology. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is a non-profit group that deals with chronic kidney diseases and dialysis. In the United Kingdom the National Kidney Federation and the Renal Association are dedicated to nephrology.
