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Nephrology is a branch of medical science that deals with diseases of the kidneys. What do the kidneys do? The kidneys are vital for life with their complex network of blood vessels and intricate network of tubes and tubules that filter blood of its waste products and excess water. The kidneys maintain the fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base regulation that are altered by several disease conditions as well as drugs and toxins.

For patients with advanced kidney disease, interactions with clinicians and with the wider health system, combined with patients’ own struggle to understand their illness, can exact a large emotional toll. The findings, which come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), indicate that a deeper appreciation of patients’ emotional experiences may offer important opportunities to improve care.

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Diseases Under The Branch of Nephrology

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

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