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Is there a difference between a Nephrologist and a Urologist?

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Dotcon
Dotcon

At present am seeing a urologist,but note on these posts that some are seeing a nephrologist. What is the difference?

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  • Pepasan
    Pepasan Dotcon

    Posted

    Urology refers to the whole urinary system. Nephrology concentrates on the kidneys.
    • Dotcon
      Dotcon Pepasan

      Posted

      Thank you Pepasan. I have had kidney trouble for over 40 years and always been referred to, and had  treatment from urologists. However, present symptoms are different and I think,after reading some of these posts, that I need to be referred to a nephrologist.  
    • marj01201
      marj01201 Dotcon

      Posted

      I would agree with your comments; if your problems are related specifically to your kidneys it would be good to see a nephrologist.

      Marj

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