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https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/rare-diseases/refractory-gout-management

Pathogenesis Refractory gout is considered an uncommon problem, but it remains a persistent challenge, and patients with this condition can have functional impairment and sharply reduced quality of life.1   Gout may result from chronic hyperuricemia, defined as a serum urate level >7.0 mg/...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/increasecalories

When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you need to make changes in your diet. Sometimes these changes may make it more difficult for you to get enough calories to have enough energy each day. You may also need to gain weight so that you can stay healthy. This fact sheet will explain what you...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/c3g/patient

C3G (complement 3 glomerulopathy) is a rare chronic kidney disease that can have a major impact on a patient's health throughout their life. Recognizing this impact, the National Kidney Foundation has created this website to raise awareness and understanding about C3G.   Check back for...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/what-urinalysis

A urinalysis is a simple test that looks at a small sample of your urine.  It can help find problems that need treatment, including infections or kidney problems.  It can also help find serious diseases in the early stages, like kidney disease, diabetes, or liver disease.  A...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/hemocatheter

Hemodialysis is a treatment used when your kidneys fail (Stage 5 Kidney Disease) and can no longer clean your blood and remove extra fluid from your body. A hemodialysis access or vascular access is a way to reach your blood for hemodialysis. If you receive hemodialysis, your access is one of the...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/ckd-diet-how-much-protein-right-amount

Knowing what to eat when you have kidney disease is very important. Kidneys filter wastes created by the foods you eat to help to keep the right balance of nutrients and minerals in your blood and in your body. We all need protein in our diet every day. Protein is used to build muscle, heal, fight...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dialysisstop

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https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/metabolic-acidosis

What is metabolic acidosis? The buildup of acid in the body due to kidney disease or kidney failure is called metabolic acidosis. When your body fluids contain too much acid, it means that your body is either not getting rid of enough acid, is making too much acid, or cannot balance the acid in...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/prostatecancer

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in American men. One of every 10 American men will develop prostate cancer at some time in his life. Prostate cancer is usually curable when caught and treated early. However, many cases are not diagnosed until the disease is advanced. Since early...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/rare-diseases/nephropathic-cystinosis-evaluation-and-management

Pathophysiology Nephropathic cystinosis is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder. It is a rare disease with a lifelong impact on the patient. The yearly incidence of nephropathic cystinosis is ~1:150,000 to 200,000 live births and its prevalence is ~1.6 per million population.1 However the...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/calcium-oxalate-stone

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/nephropathic-cystinosis

Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare disease that usually appears in infants and children at a young age. It is a life-long condition, but available treatments, such as cysteamine therapy and kidney transplantation, have allowed people with the disease to live longer. Cystinosis is a disease...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/albuminuria

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/hydronephrosis-child

In recent years, better ultrasound machines have allowed your doctor to see your baby's kidneys more clearly during pregnancy. Different types of problems can be found including absence of one or both kidneys, abnormal position of a kidney, hydronephrosis (swelling of a kidney), fluid-filled cysts...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/simple-kidney-cysts

People with simple kidney cysts have sacs that are filled with fluid within their kidneys. It is possible to have one or more cysts in one or both kidneys. The exact cause of simple kidney cysts is not known but they tend to be more common as people age. Simple kidney cysts rarely cause problems...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/tips-your-check

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/MineralBoneDisorder

Why are kidneys important for bone health? Healthy kidneys do many important jobs. They remove wastes and extra fluid from your body, help make red blood cells, and help keep bones strong. They also help to keep the right amount of minerals in your blood. Minerals are nutrients that your body needs...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/pasta-and-low-protein-diet

If you have early stage kidney disease, a healthcare professional may recommend a low protein diet. When you lower the amount of protein in your diet, you may also find the calories are lower. It’s especially important to get enough calories to maintain a healthy weight at this time.   Putting...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/txcareteam

Good health care is always a team effort—especially for transplant recipients. You and your family are the most important members of the transplant care team. You can take an active role in your care by learning all you can and taking part in your treatment plan. Since each member of the health...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/what-kidney-atrophy

Normally, kidneys are about the size of a fist or 10 to 12 cm (about 5 inches). Kidney atrophy means that the kidney is smaller than normal. This can happen for two basic reasons. The first is that part of the kidney does not develop from birth (called a congenital problem) making a small kidney....

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/know-your-kidney-numbers-two-simple-tests

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/diabetes-and-your-eyes-heart-nerves-feet-and-kidneys

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/onekidney

Most people live normal, healthy lives with one kidney. However, it's important to stay as healthy as possible, and protect the only kidney you have. Life with one kidney during COVID-19 Find answers about life with one kidney during the COVID-19 outbreak here Why do people have a single kidney?...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/howkidneyswork

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/how-to-stock-plant-based-pantry

Need help starting a plant-based pantry?  Before you begin, talk to your health professional or a registered dietitian. Make sure a plant-based diet is right for you. Why is this important? Kidney patients have special dietary needs. What you can and cannot eat depends on how much kidney...

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/who-can-participate-clinical-trial

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https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/better-kidney-health-kids-seven-golden-rules

Kidney disease is common among adults, and many habits learned by kids can set the stage for kidney health as they get older. You can help your kid(s) protect their kidneys from an early age. Here are seven golden rules to start following now to ensure your child’s future kidney health. Get...