Kidneys

Nephrology is a specialty in internal medicine that is focused on the normal function of the kidneys, diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, and preservation of kidney health. Kidneys are important to the body because their main function is to remove waste products from the blood and regulate water fluid levels in the body.

Due to this important function and the exposure to toxins, the kidneys are susceptible to many problems, such as kidney stones, kidney failure, urinary tract infections, and chronic kidney disease.

Specialists in the field of nephrology are required to have a great depth of clinical knowledge because of how essential it is to preserve the kidneys when faced with critical kidney diseases.