- Kidney - Wikipedia
In humans, the kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped blood-filtering organs [1] that are a multilobar, multipapillary form of mammalian kidneys, usually without signs of external lobulation [2][3] They are located on the left and right in the retroperitoneal space, and in adult humans are about 12 centimetres (41⁄2 inches) in length [4][5]
- Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant
- Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Kidney Disease: There are several types of acute kidney problems and chronic kidney diseases leading to kidney failure Learn more in this guide
- Your Kidneys How They Work - NIDDK - National Institute of . . .
Why are the kidneys important? How do my kidneys work? How does blood flow through my kidneys? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine
- National Kidney Foundation
37 million people in the U S have kidney disease but only 10% know it NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about
- All about kidneys - American Kidney Fund
Learn about kidney disease, such as the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), signs and symptoms, tests for kidney disease and things that raise your chance of getting kidney disease (risk factors)
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