Kidney Topics

Good nutrition helps people with kidney disease stay healthy. If your kidneys are not working so well, some changes in the diet help you feel better.

Simple kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that usually don't cause issues. If symptomatic, they can be treated with drainage or laparoscopic surg...

Cystatin C is a protein made by your body. Healthy kidneys keep its level balanced. High levels of cystatin C in your blood might mean your kidneys ar...

Esta información le ayudará a aprender más sobre la salud renal.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, developing within hours or days. It replaces...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys slowly get damaged and can't do important jobs like removing waste and keeping blood pressure nor...

Kidney atrophy means smaller kidneys. It has multiple causes. One or both kidneys can be impacted.

Medications can impact your kidneys, especially with chronic kidney disease. Learn which drugs may need adjustments to protect your kidney health.