Nephrologist in Kyiv: Comprehensive Kidney Diagnosis and Treatment at CSM Clinic

The kidneys are the main filter of our body. Every day they pass hundreds of liters of blood through themselves, clearing it of toxins, and regulate blood pressure and the water-salt balance. At CSM Clinic in Kyiv, we offer a professional approach to the health of your urinary system. Our nephrologists are experienced doctors who aim to help identify a problem in time and preserve kidney function for many years.

When Should You Book an Appointment with a Nephrologist?

Kidney diseases often develop without symptoms in the early stages. However, there are a number of signs that should not be ignored:

• Pain and discomfort: dull aching pain in the lower back that may radiate to the side or lower abdomen.
• Changes in urination: frequent urges (especially at night), pain or burning, change in the color or clarity of urine (cloudiness, traces of blood).
• Swelling: especially noticeable in the morning under the eyes ("bags") or on the legs/arms in the evening.
• Blood pressure spikes: persistent hypertension that is hard to control with ordinary medications.
• General intoxication: unexplained weakness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste.

Special attention to kidney health should be paid by patients at risk: those with diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis or a hereditary predisposition.

What Does a Nephrologist Treat at CSM Clinic?

We treat a wide range of conditions, from infectious inflammations to chronic conditions:

• Pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis (inflammatory processes of various causes).
• Urolithiasis (sand or stones in the kidneys).
• Diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage caused by diabetes).
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure.
• Kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease.
• Nephropathy of pregnancy.
• Renal hypertension.

Modern Diagnostics for an Accurate Diagnosis

At CSM Clinic, diagnosis is based on the principles of evidence-based medicine. The nephrologist not only performs an examination but also orders a set of tests to get a full picture:

1. Laboratory tests: extended blood and urine tests, kidney function tests (creatinine, urea, uric acid), Zimnitsky and Rehberg tests.
2. Ultrasound: the main first-line screening method, which allows assessment of the structure of the organ and the presence of stones or growths.
3. CT and MRI: for detailed assessment of complex cases.

Treatment at our clinic is always an individual strategy. We use medication therapy and diet and lifestyle correction and, if necessary, involve related specialists (urologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists).

Healthy kidneys support your energy and well-being. Do not delay visiting a doctor if you notice changes in your body.

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