What department should one visit for kidney-related issues?
Disease description:
I have been feeling pain and discomfort in my kidney area recently, and I don't know why. I would like to learn more about it. Which medical department should I visit for kidney-related issues?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
When it comes to kidney-related issues, the choice of registration department mainly depends on the specific medical condition:
1. **Nephrology Department**: Suitable for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases such as nephritis, renal failure, and nephrotic syndrome. This department offers routine tests including kidney function tests, urinalysis, and blood tests.
2. **Urology Department**: Deals with surgically treatable kidney conditions such as kidney stones, renal cysts, and kidney tumors. It involves surgical treatments such as removal of urinary stones and cyst decortication.
3. **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Kidney Disease Department**: Provides diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases from a TCM perspective, such as regulation of kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. It is applicable for simple kidney function disorders or male sexual dysfunction.
