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Explore resources to help you prevent and manage kidney disease.
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Check out basic facts and statistics about chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Learn about vasculitis, a group of over 20 autoimmune diseases that affect blood vessels. Learn about what causes vasculitis, the symptoms, how it can affect yo...
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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) ...
Learn about the importance of vaccines, especially for people with chronic kidney disease, people on dialysis, and people with weakened immune systems, such as ...
Learn the steps to take if you have kidney failure from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are put on dialysis without a treatmen...
No matter how much you like and trust your doctor, there may be times when you want to get a second opinion from another doctor or a specialist with a different...
Learn about getting a genetic test for kidney disease, including the types of tests and how they are performed.
Many people with an uncertain or new diagnosis of a rare kidney disease want to do their own research to learn more. But it is easy to get lost or confused. Sta...
Finding the cause of kidney disease is a team effort–and you are the key team member! When you openly describe your symptoms and share your health history with ...