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Nephrology Associates Of Central Pennsylvania, Camp Hill, PA

Nephrology Associates Of Central Pennsylvania is a medical group practice located in Camp Hill, PA that specializes in Nephrology.

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What is a nephrologist?

A nephrologist is a physician that specializes in kidney health and kidney disease. Nephrology is a subspecialty of internal medicine. Therefore, a nephrologist would complete the same training as an internist and then complete an additional fellowship in nephrology.

What is the blood test for creatinine?

Blood test for creatinine. When the kidneys are damaged, they have trouble removing creatinine from your blood. Blood test for Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). The creatinine is part of a math formula with your age, race, and sex to find out your GFR. The GFR helps determine the stage of kidney disease.

What is the treatment plan for kidney disease?

The treatment plan would include treating the cause of kidney disease, managing any complications of kidney disease, and encouraging a healthy life style (exercise and die t program, controlling weight and high cholesterol, and smoking cessation).

How does hemodialysis work?

Hemodialysis cleans and filters your blood using a machine to temporarily rid your body of harmful wastes and extra water. During your treatment, your blood travels through tubes into the dialyzer, which filters out wastes, extra salt, and extra water.

Why does phosphorus build up in the body?

Phosphorus can build up in your blood when your kidneys do not work properly. This can cause your calcium levels in your blood to drop. Calcium is then pulled from your bones to stabilize the calcium in your blood. Over time this can cause the bones to become weak and increase risk of bone fractures and bone pain.

Where are the kidneys located?

Your kidneys are bean shaped organs and about the size of a fist. They are located in the middle of your back, on the left and right of the spine. The kidneys are attached to your bladder by tubes called ureters and the ureters carry urine to the bladder.

DEDICATED

Nephrology Associates, PA is a leader in the field of nephrology in central Arkansas. We treat patients in seven locations throughout the central Arkansas area.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

We are a seven-physician nephrology practice. All of our doctors have extensive education and training in the field of nephrology from some of the top universities in the United States.

COMPASSIONATE

Our staff are pleased to be a part of your healthcare. Our goal is for our office to be a welcoming place for you to bring your questions and concerns about your health.