Kidney Topics

SGLT2 inhibitors lower blood sugar and help protect kidneys in CKD. Side effects include frequent urination and infections. 

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy. When one is affected, the other is too.

High blood pressure affects many adults and can go unnoticed. Causes include smoking, being overweight, and inactivity. Regular checkups can help mana...

If you have CKD, limit protein if not on dialysis and increase protein if on dialysis. Consult a dietitian for your specific protein needs.

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluids from the blood and regulates blood pressure.

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) damages blood vessels, causing low platelets, anemia, and kidney failure. It can also harm other organs like the brain...

Calcium oxalate stones are common kidney stones caused by high oxalate levels. Learn about risk factors, prevention tips, and dietary guidelines.

Transplant is a treatment for kidney failure using a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor that can help patients live a longer, more normal ...

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