Bright's disease is an old fashioned term, so if your doctor is younger he may not be familiar with it as it is not commonly used in medicine any longer. Now it is more likely to be referred to as chronic nephritis or another more specific term rather than Bright's disease.
If your urologist is at a loss, I suggest you see a nephrologist. That is a kidney specialist, and if the problem is renal rather than just a urological issue, you are likely to get more satisfaction and answers.
Are you able to see a nephrologist? Or do you have to jump through referral hoops?
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Hi Again Anon:
Bright's disease is an old fashioned term, so if your doctor is younger he may not be familiar with it as it is not commonly used in medicine any longer. Now it is more likely to be referred to as chronic nephritis or another more specific term rather than Bright's disease.
If your urologist is at a loss, I suggest you see a nephrologist. That is a kidney specialist, and if the problem is renal rather than just a urological issue, you are likely to get more satisfaction and answers.
Are you able to see a nephrologist? Or do you have to jump through referral hoops?
September 6, 2010 - 6:35amThis Comment
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