A person may be referred to a kidney doctor if he or she is experiencing:
Acute renal failure
Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
Accelerated decline in kidney function
Chronic urinary tract infections
Repeat urinary tract infections
High blood pressure that does not respond to medication
A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 30 or lower
Repeat kidney stones
Blood loss in the urine
Protein loss in the urine
Summary
Nephrologists, also referred to as kidney doctors, specialize in kidney care and commonly treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) and manage dialysis care for people with end stage renal disease. People with kidney problems may be referred to a nephrologist by their primary care physician or they may choose to go to a kidney doctor if they believe they have issues with their kidneys.
Acute renal failure
Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease
Accelerated decline in kidney function
Chronic urinary tract infections
Repeat urinary tract infections
High blood pressure that does not respond to medication
A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 30 or lower
Repeat kidney stones
Blood loss in the urine
Protein loss in the urine
Summary
Nephrologists, also referred to as kidney doctors, specialize in kidney care and commonly treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) and manage dialysis care for people with end stage renal disease. People with kidney problems may be referred to a nephrologist by their primary care physician or they may choose to go to a kidney doctor if they believe they have issues with their kidneys.
