What to Expect at Your First Appointment with a Kidney Specialist
If your health care provider referred you to a kidney expert, or nephrologist, you may be feeling some level of anxiety, or at least uncertainty about what to expect. Whether you are having kidney-related symptoms, have lab results that are concerning, or have other medical conditions (like diabetes or hypertension) that can affect kidney function, a referral to a nephrologist is an important step to protect your health in the long term.This article will outline what usually happens at a first visit with a kidney specialist, how to prepare, and what questions you might want to ask.Who Is a Nephrologist?A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the kidney. These diseases may include chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney infection...