Kidney Injury
A kidney injury is any damage that affects one or both kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering the blood and eliminating waste through the urine. It can be due to trauma, problems in the blood vessels, or other causes.
Frequent symptoms: pain in the lower back or side, blood in the urine, changes in the amount of urine, or swelling; at times it runs a silent course.
When to see a doctor? In the presence of lower back pain after a blow, blood in the urine, or alterations in urinary function.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist studies the functioning of the kidney, while the urologist addresses conditions of the urinary tract; in children, the pediatric nephrologist is involved. If you notice any of these signs, a professional evaluation helps to identify the cause and the extent of the damage.
Data on 17 doctors who treat kidney injury
Specialties that treat kidney injury
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kidney injury
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Cruz Guillermo Argueta
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dra. Vilma Reyes Bravo
Dr. Eduardo Ramón Achotegui Gonzalez
Dr. Alfonso Franco Morales
Dr. Edgar López Cruz
Dr. Angel Enrique García Cortez
Dr. Antonio Galindo Mejia
Dr. Jaqueline Ramírez Ramos
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Leopoldo Vásquez Cardona
Dr. Jesus Alejandro Morales Covarrubias
Dr. Odette Del Carmen Diaz Avendaño
Dr. Maetzin Alicia Medina De La Rosa
Dr. Alejandro Gaviria
Dr. Juventino Villa Garcia
Dr. Nicolas Marcelo Ramos Rocha
Dr. Christian Vázquez Niño
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney injury?
A kidney injury is any damage that affects one or both kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering the blood and eliminating waste through the urine. It can be due to trauma, problems in the blood vessels, or other causes.
Which doctor treats kidney injury?
Kidney Injury is usually treated by specialists in nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, urologist, vascular surgeon.