Kidney Topics

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

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...

A kidney stone is a hard object that is made from chemicals in the urine.

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

Health equity means providing resources based on need, not treating everyone the same. Inequities in CKD arise from factors like race, insurance, and ...

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

Learn about kidney failure treatments: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant. Understand each option to make informed choices with ...

Hematuria is blood in the urine, caused by issues like infections, kidney stones, or inherited diseases. Treatment depends on the cause.