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There's more to chronic kidney disease than you think. If your kidneys are not working properly, they may not be able to help your body make the red blood ...

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) ...

Anemia and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), also known as kidney failure, often go hand in hand. Most people with kidney failure who are on dialysis have anemia....

Kidney infections are caused by bacteria or viruses in your kidneys. They are considered serious and should be treated right away. Learn about symptoms and prev...

Learn about what may cause blood in your urine, how to know if you have it, and possible treatments for it.

Learn about acute kidney injury symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Kidney disease can lead to gout, and gout may lead to kidney disease. If you have either condition, talk to your doctor about preventing the other.

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...