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Learn about glomerular diseases, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Discover how to manage and prevent these kidney conditi...

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a kidney disease where the immune system attacks kidney filters, causing swelling, fatigue, and proteinuria.

MPGN damages kidney glomeruli due to immune system issues. Symptoms: blood/protein in urine, swelling. Treated with meds, dietary changes, and monitor...

An ectopic kidney is a birth defect where a kidney is out of place. It often causes no symptoms but may affect urine flow, leading to complications. T...

BK virus is common and usually inactive in your body, but it can wake up after a transplant, especially with weakened immunity. It may affect the new ...

Cystine stones are kidney stones caused by the inherited disorder cystinuria. They can cause pain, blood in urine, and may require treatment like incr...

Learn how lead exposure affects kidney function, risks for children, and what to do if you’re pregnant or worried about lead in your water or enviro...

HIV can increase the risk of kidney disease. Regular testing, managing blood pressure, and taking prescribed medications can help protect your kidney ...

Fluid overload in dialysis patients occurs when too much water builds up in the body. It can cause swelling, high blood pressure, breathing problems, ...

When kidneys fail, treatments like dialysis or transplant are needed. Dialysis cleans your blood with a machine, while a transplant gives you a health...