In some cases, kidney disease affects the brain. Older adults may have trouble thinking clearly, experience mood changes, or ...

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One of the most common red flag that doctors look out for is the presence of protein in the urine, as this could ...

Swelling can be a sign of underlying conditions like heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease – which can lead to fluid retention, including in the feet.

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a long-term condition where the kidneys slowly lose their ability to work properly. The ...

The slow, symptomless nature of chronic kidney disease and lack of public awareness often lead to late diagnosis.

New research shows that signs of Alzheimer’s disease can already be detected in the blood of people as young as their 40s.

Despite its profound impact on patient health, anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Human kidneys process substantial amounts of blood daily, maintaining chemical balance essential for survival. These fist-sized organs filter toxins, regulate blood pressure, produce vital hormones, ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, does a deep dive on the signs of kidney disease. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

Most individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are unaware of their disease, according to a KDIGO controversies conference on CKD prevention.

If you don't act quickly, this could cause chronic kidney disease, dialysis, or even kidney failure that ... Blood and urine ...