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Explains the causes of acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD), a common condition in people with kidney failure who are treated with dialysis.
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Read about decreased functional status and quality of life (QOL) issues that frequently complicate progressive CKD.
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Defines albuminuria and discusses who is at risk. Reviews the signs of albuminuria and provides information about testing procedures and treatment options.
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Overview of amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues, and how the condition affects the kidneys.
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Overview of anemia in people with chronic kidney disease, a common complication in people with advanced kidney disease.
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Overview of anti-GBM disease, a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and lungs and can be fatal if not treated promptly.
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A doctor provides an overview of kidney disease medications and their relation to other conditions, such as high blood pressure.
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Albuminuria may be a sign of CKD. A urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio on a spot urine specimen is the recommended test to assess and monitor urine albumin.
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A doctor explains that kidney damage caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually permanent, and how kidney treatment works to prevent further damage.
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Overview of the main causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including diabetes and high blood pressure, glomerular diseases, and polycystic kidney disease.
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In honor of NIDDK’s 70th anniversary, learn about some of the study results we’ve discovered through funding our research areas.
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Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including definition, causes, tests and diagnosis, managing CKD, eating right with CKD, and preventing CKD.
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Overview of the tests used to diagnose kidney disease, including the blood and urine tests for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urine albumin.
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Diet therapy is critical for patients with chronic kidney disease. Primary care providers, fill out this form to share important patient data with the consulting dietitian.
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Find clinical tools and patient management resources for health care professionals on diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney disease, and weight management.
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As kidney disease progresses, read about when it may be appropriate to consult with a nephrologist and how to facilitate better collaborative care.
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Diet therapy is critical for patients with CKD. Read about working with registered dietitians and how dietitian referrals can benefit your patients.
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Read these Q & As on using urinalysis to screen for kidney disease in children.​​
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Cynthia Allison discusses her experience with kidney disease.
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Urologists use cystoscopy and ureteroscopy to look inside the urinary tract, find the cause of problems, and sometimes treat them.
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As we wrap up the end of 2019, here are the most popular posts of the year, plus three posts you may have missed.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. People living with diabetes offer tips on managing your diabetes and preventing kidney disease.
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Learn about the different types of diabetes insipidus, their causes, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
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Learn about diabetic kidney disease (DKD), who is at risk, how to keep your kidneys healthy, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and what to do if you have DKD.
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Learn about nutrition for adults with advanced CKD: medical nutrition therapy, calories, protein, fat, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and liquid intake.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopp shares how health care professionals can prepare patients who have kidney disease for disaster situations.
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This video will teach you why it is important to talk about kidney health with your family and faith community.
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Overview of eating and nutrition for peritoneal dialysis, including what to eat and drink, and how to set dietary goals and calorie limits.
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Advice about what to eat and drink to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD), including suggestions to work with a dietitian to create and change meal plans.
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An ectopic kidney develops in the wrong place while a fetus grows in the womb. Most people with an ectopic kidney don’t have symptoms or complications.
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These GFR calculators use equations with or without cystatin C to estimate kidney function, excluding race.
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Use these GFR calculators to estimate how well kidneys are working for adults and children.
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Talking points and descriptive images to help providers explain urine albumin and eGFR test results to patients.
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Easy-to-read patient education tool for explaining urine albumin and GFR results. Includes talking points for providers. (English)
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Dr. Shelton Murphy gives back to his community by educating his faith organization about kidney disease.
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Show your family you care about their health by talking with them about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.​​
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Family reunion planners – or anyone planning or attending a reunion or family gathering – can use this guide to help make kidney health a family affair.
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Learn where to get help paying for kidney failure care and medicine. Read about Medicare coverage, private health insurance, and other sources of financial help.
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NIDDK now offers a free and easy way for you to get trusted, up-to-date content for your website.
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Overview of glomerular disease, a condition that affects kidney function by damaging tiny filters in your kidneys called glomeruli.
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Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of growth failure, a common complication in children with CKD, in which they do not grow as expected.
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People with kidney disease are more likely to get heart disease. Learn how heart disease and kidney disease are related and how you can protect yourself.
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Overview of ways in which parents and other adults can help children with kidney disease overcome the daily challenges of living with a chronic illness.
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Overview of hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure, including information on home and in-center dialysis, preparation, vascular access, and complications.
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Explains how the condition develops after Escherichia coli infection in the digestive tract and describes treatment.
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Dr. Lawrence Appel discusses the link between high blood pressure and kidney disease, and the importance of early detection and management.
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Learn how high blood pressure affects your kidneys, the risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease, treatment, and what you can do to stay healthy.
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A doctor offers advice on how to reduce your risk for kidney disease through a healthy diet and lifestyle, and yearly testing for kidney disease.
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A doctor explains the two tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD): blood test, which checks your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), and a urine test.
