- Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
Kidney Disease: There are several types of acute kidney problems and chronic kidney diseases leading to kidney failure Learn more in this guide
- Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant
- 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
- 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
- Facts about your kidneys - Kidney Care UK
We take a look at exactly what your kidneys do in your body, and why they’re so important Where are your kidneys? Your kidneys are each about the size of an adult fist and are shaped like beans – think kidney beans, which have their name for a reason On average they are: 150g in weight
- Kidneys: Anatomy, function and internal structure | Kenhub
Overview of the internal and external structure of the kidneys The kidneys are bilateral organs placed retroperitoneally in the upper left and right abdominal quadrants and are part of the urinary system
- Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Kidneys - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, with medial concavity and lateral convexity, weighing anywhere from 150 to 200 g in males and about 120 to 135 g in females The dimensions are usually a length of 10 to 12 cm, a width of 5 to 7 cm, and a thickness of 3 to 5 cm Each kidney is about the size of a closed fist
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