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Dental problems can cause other health problems you may not expect when you have kidney disease. Oral health includes your teeth, gums, tongue, saliva and the rest of your mouth. Protecting your teeth and taking care of your whole mouth can help lower the chance of developing inf...

BK virus is a common virus most people get in childhood. It usually does not cause problems in healthy people and can stay undetected in the kidneys and urinary tract for life. After a kidney transplant, anti-rejection medicines can weaken your immune system, allowing BK virus to...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease that causes many cysts to grow inside your kidneys. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for PKD.

Understand why your doctor might do a kidney biopsy and what you can expect before, during and after.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a type of rare kidney disease that causes scarring in parts of the kidney filters, known as glomeruli. FSGS can make it hard for your kidneys to filter waste, which can lead to kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD)...

The first few months of dialysis treatment represent a challenging time. Use our checklist as a guide as you create your new normal.

A differential diagnosis is a list of conditions that could have caused your chronic kidney disease. It follows a process of gathering information and revisiting the list to determine your diagnosis. Knowing the cause of your chronic kidney disease can help ensure you are receivi...

Learn how sickle cell disease can affect your kidneys, the risks to watch for, and the steps you can take to stay healthy through early testing and treatment.

Learn why this transition to adulthood matters, what steps to take and how teens, young adults, and parents can stay on track with appointments, medicines and healthy habits.