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What is Nephrology?
Nephrology is a branch of medicine concerning the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including electrolyte disturbances and hypertension, and the care of those requiring dialysis or renal replacement therapy.
Who and when should seek help?
Individuals who experience:
- Detectable protein and blood in the urine (proteinuria and hematuria)Leg and facial swelling( Nephrotic Syndrome)
- Impaired kidney function( high creatinine/ low GFR)
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Potential kidney transplant recipient/donor
Treatment and Procedures
- Hemodialysis (HD)
- Pertoneal Dialysis (PD)
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Biopsy
- Dialysis cathetar insertion
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
The Haemodialysis treatment in SMCV is registered with:
