Kidney Topics

Using pain medicines with kidney disease comes with risks. Read more to learn what your options are to treat your pain while maximizing your safety. 

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...

Top 5 tips to reduce salt: read food labels, choose fresh foods, avoid added sodium seasonings, check restaurant sodium info, and gradually adjust to ...

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

Stage 3b CKD means moderate to severe kidney function loss. Symptoms include fatigue, swelling, and nausea. Regular checkups and lifestyle changes can...

Calcium kidney stones are the most common type kidney stone. Calcium kidney stones can be calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate (aka brushite or apatit...

Stage 3a CKD: Learn about mild to moderate kidney function loss, symptoms, lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and steps to manage and lower your he...