What are the common diseases in nephrology?
Disease description:
My kidneys have never been in good condition, and I have never received systematic treatment before. I would like to know what are the common diseases treated in the nephrology department?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Common diseases in nephrology mainly include:
1. Glomerular diseases: such as acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, and nephrotic syndrome, primarily manifested as hematuria, proteinuria, edema, and hypertension.
2. Secondary kidney diseases: such as hypertensive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and lupus nephritis, caused by chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
3. Tubular diseases: such as renal tubular acidosis and renal glycosuria, which affect the kidney's excretory and reabsorptive functions.
4. Urinary tract infections: such as pyelonephritis, commonly presenting symptoms including frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria.
5. Others: also include common conditions such as kidney stones, acute kidney failure, and chronic kidney failure.
