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Explore the symptoms of kidney disease and kidney failure.

Health insurance pays for some, if not all, of your dialysis treatment. There are different types of health insurance and insurance plans. Each insurance plan m...

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....

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 ...

In Stage 5 CKD, you have an eGFR of less than 15. You may also have protein in your urine (i.e., your pee). Stage 5 CKD means your kidneys are getting very clos...

Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that show that your kidneys are not working as well as they should. These symptoms include too much protein in your ur...

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare type of kidney disease that causes scarring in the filters of the kidneys. FSGS can make it hard for your ki...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease that causes many cysts to grow inside your kidneys. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment for PKD.