nephrourological

Nephrourological refers to a medical specialty that combines nephrology and urology. Nephrology focuses on diseases of the kidneys, including their function, structure, and disorders, while urology deals with the surgical and medical conditions of the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs. Therefore, a nephrourological specialist is trained to diagnose and treat conditions that affect both the kidneys and the broader urinary system.

This interdisciplinary field addresses a range of complex health issues. These can include kidney stones that affect the urinary tract, infections that can spread between the kidneys and bladder, congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and urinary structures, and cancers that originate in or spread to the kidneys or other parts of the urinary system. Patients requiring nephrourological care may present with symptoms such as blood in the urine, pain during urination, frequent urination, flank pain, or changes in kidney function detected through blood or urine tests. The management often involves both medical therapies, such as medications to manage kidney disease or infections, and surgical interventions to remove stones, tumors, or correct structural problems.