Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when your kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from your blood. At first, it typically causes no symptoms, but as your ...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, also called Berger disease, occurs when IgA antibodies clump, damage kidney filters, and cause blood and protein in the urine. Liver disease is the most common ...

IgA nephropathy often has no symptoms for years, but when they appear, they may include blood in the urine, flank pain, and swelling. The condition damages the kidney's glomeruli, which can lead to ...

Chronic kidney disease occurs when the kidneys lose the ability to clean blood well, accumulating toxic waste and excess fluid. It can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and early ...

IgA nephropathy mainly affects the kidneys, while IgA vasculitis can also involve your skin, joints, and digestive system. IgA vasculitis often appears suddenly with rash and pain, but IgA nephropathy ...

Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are among the common causes of kidney failure. In the United States, approximately 35.5 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD). 1 For some, ...

Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research ...

Kidney disease is a serious yet often overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide. Despite its impact, it is frequently underestimated compared to illnesses like cancer and heart disease. The ...