Kidney Topics

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

A vegetarian diet can be safe and beneficial for kidney disease patients with careful planning. Focus on managing protein, sodium, potassium, and phos...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, developing within hours or days. It replaces...

Good nutrition helps people with kidney disease stay healthy. If your kidneys are not working so well, some changes in the diet help you feel better.

Learn more about kidney disease, your risk, and how to prevent it.

Choosing not to start or stop dialysis, known as conservative care, focuses on easing symptoms and improving comfort without aiming to cure the illnes...

Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer work well. With 85-90% function gone, dialysis or a transplant is needed. Symptoms include fatigue, swelli...

Nephrotic syndrome causes protein loss in urine, leading to swelling and foamy urine. Diagnosis involves tests; treatment focuses on symptoms and unde...

Contrast dyes used in tests like MRIs and CT scans can harm kidneys, especially in people with kidney disease. Learn how to reduce your risk.