- Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention - WebMD
Kidney Disease: There are several types of acute kidney problems and chronic kidney diseases leading to kidney failure Learn more in this guide
- THE BASICS HOW YOUR KIDNEYS WORK - The National Kidney Foundation
For more information, contact the National Kidney Foundation Toll-free help line: 855 NKF CARES or email: nkfcares@kidney org 5 Created Date: 9 24 2021 10:44:25 AM
- 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 Resource Center - Washington University in St. Louis
Kidney disease affects people of all ages and races More than 26 million Americans – one in nine adults – have some form of kidney disease There are many reasons why kidneys become damaged, but the two most common causes are the effects of diabetes and high blood pressure
- Your Kidneys How They Work - NIDDK
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
- Kidney failure explained: Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Kidney failure is a severe form of CKD where your kidneys can no longer work well enough to keep you healthy Kidney failure is also sometimes called end stage kidney disease (ESKD) This leaflet gives more information about both CKD and kidney failure, as well as their causes, symptoms and treatments
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