Kidneys: Structure and functioning
The kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs that are located below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. The right kidney is generally slightly lower than the left kidney to make space for liver. The…
Who are Nephrologists and what do they do?
Nephrology is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on treating diseases that affect the kidneys. As you already know, there are two kidneys located on either side of your spine, below the ribcage. They perform several important functions, such as…