An old adage physicians are taught is that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think of “horses,” not “zebras.” Instead of an unusual explanation for the symptoms, it’s preferable to consider more ...

Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a condition where your kidneys are functioning at 15% of their normal levels. Kidneys help filter out waste products and excessive fluids ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause dysfunction in organs well outside the renal system. The skin is one of the organs most commonly affected. CKD is a “chronic inflammatory state, which means it ...

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood effectively. This serious condition affects ...

Diabetic kidney disease affects a growing proportion of people with diabetes and remains the leading cause of end-stage renal ...

Kidney damage develops silently through chronic inflammation and daily stress. Doctors say early action matters. Hydrating foods like cucumber, lemon, and bok choy, along with nettle tea, help reduce ...