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Pediatric nephrologists diagnose, treat, and manage
many disorders affecting the kidney and urinary
tract, including kidney failure, high blood pressure,
inherited kidney diseases, kidney stones, urinary tract
infections, and abnormalities in the urine such as
blood and protein. They also know how to evaluate
and treat problems with growth and development
that are specifically related to chronic kidney disease.
Pediatric nephrologists generally provide the
following services:
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplantation
- Kidney biopsies
- The interpretation of x-ray studies of the kidney
- The interpretation of laboratory studies related to
kidney disease
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Pediatric nephrologists are the coordinators of a team
that includes specialized nurses, dieticians, and social
workers, all dedicated to the care of children with
kidney diseases. They work closely with other physicians
such as pediatric urologists, pediatric surgeons,
and pediatric radiologists. |
The information in this article is not meant to be medical advice. Treatment for a medical condition should come at the recommendation of your personal physician.
