- Medical Weight LossSymptoms can include blood in the urine or urine that is foamy, fatigue, high blood pressure, weight loss, ankle swelling from retained fluid, anemia, nausea or vomiting. Kidney disease is often silent until late in the course and after severe damage has occurred.
- High Cholesterol
- Internal MedicineNephrologists are physicians that trained in internal medicine, internists, and then pursued additional training in kidney disease. Nephrologists help take care of patients with weak or failed kidneys. They are the only physicians trained to provide dialysis for kidney failure. Nephrologists also are part of the kidney transplant team though they don’t operate.
- NephrologyOur primary focus is clinical and consultative nephrology, and our other specialties include hypertension, transplant, and dialysis. Our skilled physicians provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care.
- Kidney StonesA kidney stone occurs when substances in the urine form crystals. Kidney stones can be large or small. Large ones can damage the kidneys; small ones may be able to pass in the urine. Because crystals have sharp edges, passing even small stones can be very painful. Treatment depends on what the stones are made of.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundSince 60-70 percent of people with PKD have a family member with PKD, asking your doctor about being tested is a good idea. The first test used for PKD is an ultrasound to look at the kidneys and see if there are cysts. This is a non-invasive test. Learning more about PKD may help you to take better care of your kidney health. The PKD Foundation has free information that can help you. You can learn more at 1-800-PKD-CURE or by visiting their website ( http://www.pkdcure.org ).
- RadiologyBring your insurance card, all laboratory reports of blood and urine tests, as well as any special procedures such as thyroid or vitamin level blood tests and radiology reports (scans, sonograms, CTs). In addition, bring special instructions detailing diet or regulation of known diseases, high or low blood pressure, anemia or diabetes.
- Vascular SurgeryIdaho Nephrology Associates is a specialty medical practice serving Boise and the surrounding communities. Our primary focus is clinical and consults nephrology, and our other specialties include internal medicine, vascular surgery, hypertension and dialysis. Our skilled physicians provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care.
- Cyst