Overview
What is this service for?
Nephrology covers kidney function, kidney-related hypertension and diseases that may progressively impair renal function.
When should you seek advice?
- abnormal kidney function
- protein or blood in urine
- swelling of the legs
- difficult-to-control blood pressure
- diabetes with renal risk
- history of kidney disease
Key points
Concrete guidance to understand the service
- Kidney disease can be silent and may be detected through blood and urine tests.
- Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of kidney damage.
What this service can help with
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Assess kidney function
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Investigate abnormal blood or urine results
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Help prevent disease progression
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Organise appropriate monitoring
Important information
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. A healthcare professional will determine the assessment or test suited to your situation.