Medical specialty
Nephrology
Nephrology is the medical specialty focused on evaluating and managing kidney conditions and the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
About this specialty
Medical information
What nephrology covers
Nephrology addresses conditions involving the kidneys, including their filtering function, blood pressure regulation and the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.
When a nephrology consultation may help
A nephrology evaluation may be appropriate for changes in kidney function, blood pressure that is difficult to control, or other signs suggesting a kidney condition.
What a nephrology evaluation involves
The consultation typically involves reviewing the medical history and any existing investigation results, a clinical examination and, where needed, a recommendation for further investigations to assess kidney function.