DR. RADU DRĂGULETE, PRIMARY NEPHROLOGIST
Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine that detects and treats kidney, urinary tract and prostate diseases - except for the surgical treatment provided by urology. Nephrology is closely related to the rest of internal medicine (cardiology, gastroenterology, etc.), from at least the following: 1. Kidney pain can have consequences for the whole body: High blood pressure, sodium retention (edema), heart failure Hematological disorders: anemia, thrombosis Electrolyte and acid-base disorders: hyperkalemia (increased potassium in the blood), acidosis, hypocalcemia (decreased calcium) Cocaine disorders: osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism Neurological disorders: neuropathy, encephalopathy 2. The kidneys are frequently affe...