Kidney Topics

Discover how to manage emotions while living with kidney disease. Learn strategies for coping with anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes.

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Medicare covers dialysis and kidney transplant costs for all ages. Includes Part A (hospital care), Part B (doctor services), and Part D (prescription...

Medigap Plans help cover costs Medicare doesn’t, like copayments and deductibles. Offered by private insurers, they vary in cost and coverage.

Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) is a rare congenital disorder where small cysts form in the kidneys, possibly leading to urinary tract infections and ki...

MPGN damages kidney glomeruli due to immune system issues. Symptoms: blood/protein in urine, swelling. Treated with meds, dietary changes, and monitor...

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a kidney disease where the immune system attacks kidney filters, causing swelling, fatigue, and proteinuria.

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...