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Explains the causes of acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD), a common condition in people with kidney failure who are treated with dialysis.
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Read about decreased functional status and quality of life (QOL) issues that frequently complicate progressive CKD.
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Defines albuminuria and discusses who is at risk. Reviews the signs of albuminuria and provides information about testing procedures and treatment options.
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Overview of amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues, and how the condition affects the kidneys.
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Overview of anemia in people with chronic kidney disease, a common complication in people with advanced kidney disease.
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Overview of anti-GBM disease, a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and lungs and can be fatal if not treated promptly.
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A doctor provides an overview of kidney disease medications and their relation to other conditions, such as high blood pressure.
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In this episode of Healthy Moments, Dr. Griffin Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, explains why people with risk factors for kidney disease should get tested for the disease.
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Knowing the right questions to ask can make a big difference in managing your kidney health.
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Albuminuria may be a sign of CKD. A urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio on a spot urine specimen is the recommended test to assess and monitor urine albumin.
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A doctor explains that kidney damage caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually permanent, and how kidney treatment works to prevent further damage.
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Overview of the main causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including diabetes and high blood pressure, glomerular diseases, and polycystic kidney disease.
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In honor of NIDDK’s 70th anniversary, learn about some of the study results we’ve discovered through funding our research areas.
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Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including definition, causes, tests and diagnosis, managing CKD, eating right with CKD, and preventing CKD.
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Overview of the tests used to diagnose kidney disease, including the blood and urine tests for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and urine albumin.
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Diet therapy is critical for patients with chronic kidney disease. Primary care providers, fill out this form to share important patient data with the consulting dietitian.
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Find clinical tools and patient management resources for health care professionals on diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney disease, and weight management.
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As kidney disease progresses, read about when it may be appropriate to consult with a nephrologist and how to facilitate better collaborative care.
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Diet therapy is critical for patients with CKD. Read about working with registered dietitians and how dietitian referrals can benefit your patients.
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Read these Q & As on using urinalysis to screen for kidney disease in children.​​
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The effects of chronic stress build up over time. While you can't eliminate stress from your life, there are many ways to manage your stress.
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Cynthia Allison discusses her experience with kidney disease.
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Urologists use cystoscopy and ureteroscopy to look inside the urinary tract, find the cause of problems, and sometimes treat them.
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As we wrap up the end of 2019, here are the most popular posts of the year, plus three posts you may have missed.
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If you have diabetes, did you know you're at a higher risk for depression?
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Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. People living with diabetes offer tips on managing your diabetes and preventing kidney disease.
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Learn about the different types of diabetes insipidus, their causes, and how they are diagnosed and treated.
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Learn about diabetic kidney disease (DKD), who is at risk, how to keep your kidneys healthy, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and what to do if you have DKD.
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Learn about nutrition for adults with advanced CKD: medical nutrition therapy, calories, protein, fat, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and liquid intake.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kopp shares how health care professionals can prepare patients who have kidney disease for disaster situations.
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Did you know finding protein in your urine could be a sign of kidney disease?
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This video will teach you why it is important to talk about kidney health with your family and faith community.
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Overview of eating and nutrition for peritoneal dialysis, including what to eat and drink, and how to set dietary goals and calorie limits.
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Advice about what to eat and drink to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD), including suggestions to work with a dietitian to create and change meal plans.
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An ectopic kidney develops in the wrong place while a fetus grows in the womb. Most people with an ectopic kidney don’t have symptoms or complications.
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These GFR calculators use equations with or without cystatin C to estimate kidney function, excluding race.
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Use these GFR calculators to estimate how well kidneys are working for adults and children.
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Talking points and descriptive images to help providers explain urine albumin and eGFR test results to patients.
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Easy-to-read patient education tool for explaining urine albumin and GFR results. Includes talking points for providers. (English)
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Dr. Shelton Murphy gives back to his community by educating his faith organization about kidney disease.
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Show your family you care about their health by talking with them about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.​​
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Family reunion planners – or anyone planning or attending a reunion or family gathering – can use this guide to help make kidney health a family affair.
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Learn where to get help paying for kidney failure care and medicine. Read about Medicare coverage, private health insurance, and other sources of financial help.
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NIDDK now offers a free and easy way for you to get trusted, up-to-date content for your website.
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Did you know the National Institutes of Health is working to improve kidney care?
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Overview of glomerular disease, a condition that affects kidney function by damaging tiny filters in your kidneys called glomeruli.
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Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of growth failure, a common complication in children with CKD, in which they do not grow as expected.
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Did you know that NIDDK’s website has over 200 topics reviewed by health professionals to help you learn about and manage your health?
