Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when your kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from your blood. At first, it typically causes no symptoms, but as your ...

The rise in chronic kidney disease locally mirrors a global trend that experts say is caused by increasing occurrence of ...

Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that chronic kidney disease is now a leading cause of death globally and contributes ...

The human body has 78 organs and each one performs a variety of important functions. While it's possible to live without organs like the appendix, gallbladder, or spleen, several of our organs are ...

IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune disease of the kidneys. It’s associated with several health conditions and is a significant contributor to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. In the United ...

IgA nephropathy often has no symptoms for years, but when they appear, they may include blood in the urine, flank pain, and swelling. The condition damages the kidney's glomeruli, which can lead to ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a slowly progressing condition that can be hard to detect. You may not notice any symptoms until your condition has progressed into later stages. Diabetic nephropathy happens ...

Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are among the common causes of kidney failure. In the United States, approximately 35.5 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD). 1 For some, ...

IgA nephropathy mainly affects the kidneys, while IgA vasculitis can also involve your skin, joints, and digestive system. IgA vasculitis often appears suddenly with rash and pain, but IgA nephropathy ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder marked by the growth of many fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in your kidneys. These cysts can grow to replace normal kidney tissue over time, leading to ...