Nephrology
Nephrology is a specialty for both adult internal medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns the study of the kidneys.
Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on treating diseases that affect the kidneys.
You have two kidneys below your ribcage on either side of your spine. The kidneys have several vital functions, including:
- Removing waste and excess fluid from the blood
- Maintaining your body's electrolyte balance
- Releasing hormones with functions such as managing blood pressure
