Our doctors are well versed in a wide scope of potentially life-threatening Electrolyte and Acid-base disturbances, Acquired and inherited kidney diseases, Acute kidney injuries, Complex Chronic kidney disease and associated metabolic, endocrinologic, skeletal/mineral and cardiovascular complications, difficult to treat Hypertension, Kidney stones, all forms of Kidney Replacement modalities including Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Kidney Transplant.
The treatment of kidney disease can be an emotionally draining process and our philosophy is to treat the patient with utmost dignity, empathy and care. We will work out a professional treatment plan with an emphasis on the patient being an active and involved team member.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. Chronic kidney disease may be caused by diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders. Early detection and treatment can often keep chronic kidney disease from getting worse.
Hypertension is an elevated blood pressure in the arteries. High blood pressure is a leading cause of kidney disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. In most adults there is no identifiable cause. It cannot be cured, but it can be controlled.
Kidney stones increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. lf you have had one stone, you are at increased risk of having another stone. Those who have developed one stone are at approximately 50% risk for developing another within 5 to 7 years. Diagnosis of a kidney stone starts with a medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests.
Acute kidney failure is the sudden and dramatic loss of kidney function. This condition develops rapidly, often in just a few days. Because treating the causes of acute renal failure takes time, your body will be unable to remove the waste from the bloodstream. In order to remove the toxins from the bloodstream and help you feel better, you would need dialysis.
Success of your transplant depends on several factors. Being seen by your transplant team on a regular basis. Take your anti-rejection medications daily in the proper dose and at the right times. Follow the recommended schedule for lab tests and clinic visits to make sure that your kidney is working properly. And, follow a healthy lifestyle including proper diet, exercise, and weight loss if needed.
When your kidneys fail, dialysis keeps your body in balance by removing waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body. Also, keeping a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate and helping to control blood pressure. Dialysis can be done in a hospital, in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital.
Your kidneys balance various electrolytes in your body -sodium, potassium, acid, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium need to be in a perfect balance in your blood. When these go out of range, it causes a lot of disorders and leads to increased morbidity. Nephrologists deal with all the conditions that cause imbalances in these electrolytes.
When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your kidneys cannot filter out uric acid as well as they should. Too much uric acid building up in the body may cause gout. Our nephrologists create a plan with you for acute and chronic gout attacks.
Auto immune disease is a condition when your immune system attacks different organs in your body. The kidneys are commonly affected by diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and vasculitis. Our doctors specialize in preserving kidney function in these patients.
Florida Kidney and Hypertension Specialists, PA
2877 Wellness Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763
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