kidney disease

A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when harmful bacteria enter and infect the kidneys. The infection typically starts in the bladder or urinary tract and spreads upwards to the kidneys. Kidney infections can cause significant discomfort and may lead to complications if not treated …

Staras / Getty images A kidney infection—also known as pyelonephritis—is a type of urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria enter your body. The urinary tract is your body’s system for removing urine from the body. Urine flows from the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, and then out of your …

You might have heard from people who've had them just how painful passing a kidney stone can be. (Or maybe you've even experienced it first-hand.) Now, thanks to a woman who shared a video of a kidney stone that her boyfriend passed, you can get a close-up look at what …

Right now, 37 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), says the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). When you have this medical condition, it means your kidneys—the bean-shaped organs located on either side of your spine—are damaged and can't filter your blood the way they should. While it can …

About 90% of people with kidney disease don't realize that they have it, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). It's a scary stat, but one worth repeating. "Most people with kidney disease don't show symptoms until the very late stages," David Goldfarb, MD, clinical chief of nephrology at NYU …

Right now, 37 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), says the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). When you have this medical condition, it means your kidneys—the bean-shaped organs located on either side of your spine—are damaged and can't filter your blood the way they should. While it can …

About 90% of people with kidney disease don’t realize that they have it, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). It’s an alarming stat, but one worth repeating. “Most people with kidney disease don’t show symptoms until the very late stages,” David Goldfarb, MD, clinical chief of nephrology at NYU …

About 90% of people with kidney disease don't realize that they have it, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). It's a scary stat, but one worth repeating. "Most people with kidney disease don't show symptoms until the very late stages," David Goldfarb, MD, clinical chief of nephrology at NYU …

Whether you've been recently diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), or have lived with it for years, there's no doubt that this condition can be overwhelming. The good news is, with early diagnosis and treatment, much of the damage associated with it can be prevented. Here's what you should know …

Whether you've been recently diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), or have lived with it for years, there's no doubt that this condition can be overwhelming. The good news is, with early diagnosis and treatment, much of the damage associated with it can be prevented. Here's what you should know …