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Quick kidney disease facts and stats
Check out basic facts and statistics about chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Vasculitis and kidney disease
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...
High potassium (hyperkalemia): Causes, prevention and treatment
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) ...
Vaccines and Kidney Disease
Learn about the importance of vaccines, especially for people with chronic kidney disease, people on dialysis, and people with weakened immune systems, such as ...
Getting a second doctor's opinion
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...
Starting dialysis without a treatment plan
Sometimes, people with kidney failure are put on dialysis without a treatment plan — for example, in an emergency. Learn how to manage an emergency or unplann...
Cholesterol and kidney disease
Explore the connection between high cholesterol and kidney disease by learning about the different types and causes of high cholesterol as well as ways to preve...
Why it is important to know the cause of your kidney disease?
Learn why it is important to know the cause of your kidney disease, including how it can help you make important decisions about treatment options.
HIV and your kidneys
Learn about how HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can cause kidney disease as well as ways to prevent HIV from causing kidney disease.