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

Learn how lead exposure affects kidney function, risks for children, and what to do if you’re pregnant or worried about lead in your water or enviro...

HIV can increase the risk of kidney disease. Regular testing, managing blood pressure, and taking prescribed medications can help protect your kidney ...

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is when urine flows back from the bladder to the kidneys. It can lead to infections. Treatment may include antibiotics or ...

Nocturnal enuresis is bedwetting at night, common in kids and teens. It often resolves on its own. Treatments include alarms, meds, and lifestyle chan...

The National Kidney Foundation has compiled a list of resources that you may find helpful.

Managing diabetes is crucial for kidney health. Learn how to control blood sugar and prevent kidney damage with effective strategies and lifestyle cha...

When kidneys fail, treatments like dialysis or transplant are needed. Dialysis cleans your blood with a machine, while a transplant gives you a health...

Dialysis is a treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.

Learn about kidneys, their functions, and how to keep them healthy. Discover what kidney disease feels like and why it's important to care for yo...