Geriatric nephrology

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Geriatric Nephrology

Geriatric nephrology (/dʒɛrɪˈætrɪk nɛfˈrɒlədʒi/) is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of kidney diseases and disorders in the elderly population. The term is derived from the Greek words geron meaning "old man" and nephros meaning "kidney".

Overview

Geriatric nephrology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of kidney-related conditions in older adults. This includes chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, and kidney stones, among others. The field also addresses the unique challenges and complexities associated with treating kidney diseases in the elderly, such as the presence of multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and age-related physiological changes.

Related Terms

  • Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
  • Geriatrics: A specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease: A type of kidney disease in which there is gradual loss of kidney function over a period of months or years.
  • Acute Kidney Injury: A sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours or a few days.
  • Glomerulonephritis: A type of kidney disease in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged.
  • Kidney Stones: Hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski