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Kidney disease and failure

Find out everything you need to know about kidney disease, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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What causes overactive bladder?
An overactive bladder can be caused by drinking too much water, but it can also be a symptom of a ur...

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Type 2 Diabetes and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
How diabetes can damage the kidneys and what you can do to prevent this complication.

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Are cysts on the kidneys serious?
Cysts in the kidneys can be seious. Some are caused by genetic conditions such as adult polycystic k...

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What Happens If I Hold In My Pee?
Waiting to go can cause health problems. See what our expert has to say.

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What Does Passing a Kidney Stone Feel Like?
Kidney stone pain is no joke, sending more than 500,000 people to the ER each year.

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What Your Urine's Color and Odor Says About Your Health
A quick glimpse into the toilet can warn you of potential problems.

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What Healthcare Providers Treat IgA Nephropathy?
Learn who’s who among the specialists and providers you’ll work with when treating this type of kidn...

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A Quick Guide to Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)
Learn what’s happening in the body when a person has IgA nephropathy.

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Sodium, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and CKD
How a diet high in sodium can worsen chronic kidney disease.

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The Medications that Help Treat IgA Nephropathy
How blood pressure medications and drugs that reduce inflammation help slow the progression of kidne...