Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Kidney failure symptoms may include itchiness, fatigue, and swelling ...

Approximately 1 in 11 patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy have inherited kidney diseases or congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Genetic testing is warranted to ...

As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the ...

Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that chronic kidney disease is now a leading cause of death globally and contributes ...

An old adage physicians are taught is that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think of “horses,” not “zebras.” Instead of an unusual explanation for the symptoms, it’s preferable to consider more ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes kidney damage and often leads to kidney failure. IgA nephropathy occurs when clumps of IgA get deposited in the kidneys, ...

While many believe high-dose Vitamin C is harmless, excessive intake can harm kidneys by converting to oxalate, potentially causing stones and failure. Early signs like nausea and diarrhoea signal ...

Inflammation from lupus can cause a type of kidney disease called lupus nephritis. Learn more about how lupus affects the kidneys and lupus nephritis. For some people, lupus nephritis can lead to ...