Kidney Topics

Each kidney has one million basic small filters called “nephrons.” Each nephron keeps important substances in the body while filtering out waste into ...

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...

dRTA is a kidney disorder causing acid buildup in the blood. It can be inherited or caused by other conditions. Diagnosis involves blood, urine, and g...

Medications can impact your kidneys, especially with chronic kidney disease. Learn which drugs may need adjustments to protect your kidney health.

Hyponatremia: Learn about low sodium in the blood, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options for better health management.

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

Metabolic acidosis is too much acid in the blood. It is more common in people with advanced CKD and can be life-threatening if not treated appropriate...

Acid reflux happens when stomach acid causes chest pain. GERD is severe and may need PPIs. PPIs can affect kidneys, so talk to your doctor if you have...