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Many people don’t know it, but common childhood infections can cause kidney damage and kidney failure.  This is especially true for children.  Two childhood infections to be aware of are 1) strep infections caused by the Streptococcus bacteria, which leads to strep throat and impetigo (a skin infection), and 2) urinary tract infections.  These conditions need prompt attention and must be treated with antibiotics in order to...

Bladder: An organ in your body that holds urine (pee) produced by kidneys.

Blood pressure: The force of blood pushing against the inner walls of blood vessels.

High blood pressure means the force is too high.

Chronic: Constant, long-term, does not go away.

Chronic disease: A health problem that lasts many years (or forever) and may get worse over time.

Diabetes: A disease that causes blood sugar levels...

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.

  1. Get regular exercise/activity/play: Regular exercise and physical activity can help your kid feel better, and improve and maintain their health....