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Understanding your kidney function is an important part of maintaining your health, and the eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) blood test is a key tool in the process. If you're preparing for or have recently had an eGFR test, this page provides a guide to eGFR, why it's...

Healthy kidneys help keep your bones strong. In people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), mineral and hormone levels can become unbalanced, which can lead to weak bones, bone pain, fractures and other health problems. Understanding how kidney disease affects bone health can help ...

Gout, a type of arthritis caused by having too much uric acid in your blood, causes crystals to form in the joints and certain organs, leading to swelling and pain. Gout can also affect kidney health over time. If you have gout or kidney disease, talk to your doctor about how to ...

If you have lupus, your kidneys can be affected even if you do not have symptoms. Lupus nephritis happens when lupus causes your immune system to attack your kidneys. About half of all adults with lupus develop lupus nephritis. Finding lupus nephritis early and getting the right ...

Learn about Immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis or IC-MPGN, a rare kidney disease caused by immune complexes

After a kidney transplant, taking anti-rejection (immunosuppressant) medicines help protect your new transplanted kidney and keep your body from rejecting it. Anti-rejection medicines are taken for life and missing even a day can increase your risk of your immune system rejecting...

Goodpasture syndrome affects your kidneys and lungs and can be life-threatening. Learn the early warning signs, causes and treatments that can save your life.

Learn about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and how these medicines work to slow down the damage to your kidneys and progression to end-stage kidney disease.

Urine tests help your healthcare professional look for signs of kidney damage and other conditions. Different urine tests, including uACR tests, urine dipstick tests, urine culture, 24-hour urine collections and some at home tests, can provide either a quick screening or a more d...