Kidney Topics

Patients with kidney disease should be cautious with herbal supplements as some can affect kidney health and interact with medications.

Comprenda cómo el índice de filtración glomerular estimado (IFGe) refleja la función renal, las diferencias entre problemas renales crónicos y agudos,...

Learn about eGFR, a key indicator of kidney health. Understand what your eGFR means, how it's calculated, and steps to maintain healthy kidney fu...

Your healthcare provider will order tests every so often to check on your kidney health. The specific test(s) they order depends on any symptoms you m...

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

The general term pruritus means very itchy skin caused by a long-term disease, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Did you know 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime? Kidney stone rates are rising. Learn the facts and myths to stay stone-free.

Know your kidney numbers with two tests: eGFR (blood test) checks kidney filtration, and uACR (urine test) checks for protein. Early detection is key.