Kidney services in Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute Regional Hospital's nephrologists in Wabash Valley are dedicated to providing the best kidney treatments. We offer a wide range of services, from diagnosis to comprehensive, personalized care, for your kidney health needs.
To find a kidney specialist, please call our Consult-A-Nurse line at (812) 237-1200.
Kidney disorders we treat
Because kidneys control our blood pressure, filter our blood, keep our bones strong and regulate electrolytes and fluids in our body, we want to ensure that your kidneys are in the best possible health. Kidney disorders and diseases we treat include:
- Kidney stones
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cystinosis
- Acute kidney (renal) failure
- Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)
- Reoccurring kidney infection
- Hypertension/high blood pressure
- Polycystic kidney disease and other cystic kidney conditions
Kidney testing services
In order to properly diagnose a kidney disorder or disease, our kidney doctors will conduct a physical examination and discuss your medical history. Additional tests will then be ordered, such as:
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Kidney biopsy
- Renal nuclear scan
- Ultrasound (sonography)
- Urinalysis
- X-ray
Kidney disorder treatments
After your kidney specialist has completed your evaluation, reviewed your test results and made a diagnosis, he or she will create a treatment plan. This treatment plan will incorporate all of your health needs and will educate you on every step that will be taken.
Your kidney treatment may include:
- Blood pressure medication
- Antibiotics
- Dialysis
- Bone health medication
- Kidney stone prevention medication
- Immune system-suppressing medication
