Kidney Topics

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...

An ectopic kidney is a birth defect where a kidney is out of place. It often causes no symptoms but may affect urine flow, leading to complications. T...

Diabetes affects sugar regulation in your body. Learn about types, risk factors, warning signs, and steps to manage or prevent diabetes.

Certain drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and illegal substances, can harm your kidneys. Always follow your healthcare provider's instru...

Eating more plant-based foods like vegetables and grains instead of red meat can help prevent and slow kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, ...

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. It treats kidney cancer or removes a healthy kidney for transplant. Recovery and risks vary by proced...

Learn about the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) test, which measures albumin and creatinine in urine to assess kidney health and detect potentia...

Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when a kidney swells and can't get rid of pee (urine) like it should