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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.

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 how diabetes, the leading cause of kidney failure, affects the kidneys, how to spot problems early, and what steps you can take to protect your kidney health.

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.

Learn more about the members of your kidney care team, what they do, and how they can best support you.

Caring for someone in the later stages of CKD has its own unique challenges. As the disease progresses, caregiving often involves more complex care routines, more coordination with the care team, and thoughtful planning to support comfort and daily living.