Chronic Kidney Failure
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Chronic kidney failure is the gradual and prolonged loss of the kidneys' ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. It usually develops little by little over time.
Frequent symptoms: fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, changes in the amount of urine and, in advanced stages, loss of appetite or difficulty concentrating.
Common causes: it is frequently related to conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure sustained over time.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the doctor who studies and supports kidney health; the internist can also take part in the follow-up. If you have risk factors or symptoms that worry you, it is advisable to discuss it with one of these professionals.
Data on 1,192 doctors who treat chronic kidney failure
Which specialist treats chronic kidney failure?
Chronic kidney failure is mainly treated by a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease. A general practitioner, an internist, or a general surgeon may also be involved depending on the case, and an emergency medicine physician handles acute complications. You can also find a female nephrologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic kidney failure
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic kidney failure?
Chronic kidney failure is the gradual and prolonged loss of the kidneys' ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. It usually develops little by little over time.
Which doctor treats chronic kidney failure?
Chronic kidney failure is mainly treated by a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease. A general practitioner, an internist, or a general surgeon may also be involved depending on the case, and an emergency medicine physician handles acute complications. You can also find a female nephrologist.