Kidney Topics

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

Certain drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and illegal substances, can harm your kidneys. Always follow your healthcare provider's instru...

Use pain medicines carefully, especially with kidney disease. Consult your doctor, follow instructions, and avoid long-term use of NSAIDs to protect y...

Procedures for removing large kidney stones through a small incision. Effective and less invasive than open surgery. Risks include infection and bleed...

Find out information about insurance options for kidney patients, dialysis treatment, and transplant.

SGLT2 inhibitors lower blood sugar and help protect kidneys in CKD. Side effects include frequent urination and infections. 

Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) is the most common kidney stone treatment in the U.S., using shock waves to break stones into tiny pieces for easier pass...

Hemodialysis catheters help clean your blood when kidneys fail. Learn how to care for your catheter to prevent infections and keep blood flowing well.

Learn about metabolic syndrome after a kidney transplant, its risks, and effective lifestyle changes to manage and prevent this condition for better h...