Nephrology
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Your kidneys filter waste from your body, help regulate blood pressure and balance nutrients. When one or more of your kidneys are not working correctly, our experts can help.
Nephrologists are doctors who study, diagnose and treat kidney problems. Chronic kidney disease or acute renal failure can be caused by:
- diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- other conditions, such as infections