Pediatric nephrology is a subspecialty that focuses on kidney-related disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric nephrologists have received training specific to the management of kidney conditions and urinary tract disorders of young patients.
Reasons someone might need to consult with these specialists include:
- Acute kidney injury (AKI)
- Congenital kidney anomalies
- Kidney stones
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
