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.

Your healthcare provider will order tests every so often to check on your kidney health. The specific test(s) they order depends on any symptoms you m...

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

Plant-based diets focus on whole grains, fruits, and veggies, while vegetarian diets exclude meat but may include dairy and eggs. Both can be healthy ...

Each kidney has one million basic small filters called “nephrons.” Each nephron keeps important substances in the body while filtering out waste into ...

Learn about eGFR, a key indicator of kidney health. Understand what your eGFR means, how it's calculated, and steps to maintain healthy kidney fu...

Hemodialysis access is a way to reach the blood for dialysis. Types include fistula, graft, and catheter. Care includes hygiene and checking for probl...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can harm your kidneys if untreated. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and prevention to protect your kidney health.

Stage 3a CKD: Learn about mild to moderate kidney function loss, symptoms, lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and steps to manage and lower your he...