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If you have kidney disease, your kidneys cannot remove the extra potassium in your blood. Learn how to control, prevent and treat high potassium (hyperkalemia) levels.

Caring for a loved one with kidney disease can be rewarding and demanding. It takes knowledge, patience and support. Learn how to manage daily responsibilities, understand treatment options, speak up with confidence and connect with the help you need.

Taking an active role in your kidney care can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life. Learn how to speak up, ask questions, and partner with your healthcare team to get the care you deserve.

Kidney infections are caused by bacteria and require immediate medical attention because they can lead to permanent kidney damage or a dangerous blood infection called sepsis if you don't get help right away.

Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) affects fewer than 1 in 10 kidney transplant patients but is a leading cause of transplant loss. Learn what AMR is, how to recognize it, treatment options and ways to protect your kidney transplant.  

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the kidneys. Learn how it can raise the risk of kidney stones, high calcium levels, and other complications, and what steps you and your care team can take to protect your kidneys.

Learn about primary membranous nephropathy, a rare autoimmune disease that often causes nephrotic syndrome. Explore the causes, diagnosis and treatment for PMN.

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can be both a cause and a result of kidney disease. About 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kidney damage or disease can cause blood pressure to rise, and uncontrolled blood pressure can furthe...

Swelling in your legs, feet, or eyes could signal a kidney problem. Understand what causes edema, how to treat it, and when to call your doctor.