Chronic kidney disease can progress to end-stage kidney failure, which is fatal without artificial filtering (dialysis) or a kidney transplant. How kidneys work. Show transcript for video How …

Depending on the cause, some types of kidney disease can be treated. Often, though, chronic kidney disease has no cure. Treatment usually consists of measures to help control signs and …

Dec 26, 2023 · There are 5 stages of chronic kidney disease based on how low the kidney function drops. Most patients are diagnosed in stage 3. That’s also when early symptoms like …

Mar 23, 2023 · Chronic kidney disease tends to run in families, so some people are genetically more likely to develop the disease. Genetic disorders, such as autosomal dominant polycystic …

Jul 10, 2024 · Acute kidney injury almost always is linked to another medical condition or event. Conditions that can increase your risk of acute kidney injury include: Ongoing kidney disease, …

Oct 10, 2023 · Kidney disease occurs when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years. For some people, kidney …

Oct 24, 2023 · It's also called diabetic kidney disease. In the United States, about 1 in 3 people living with diabetes have diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy affects the kidneys' usual …

Jul 10, 2024 · Most people are in a hospital when they get acute kidney injury. If you aren't in the hospital and have symptoms of kidney failure, make an appointment with your family …

Oct 10, 2023 · Connect with other people who have kidney disease. It might help you to talk to other people with end-stage renal disease Ask your doctor about support groups in your area. …

Mar 6, 2023 · He says a new class of drugs, SGLT2 inhibitors, is being called a game changer.The drugs were originally designed to treat diabetes — a main cause of chronic …