Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow health problem that affects how well your kidneys clean your blood. It has five stages that range from mild to severe. Knowing the symptoms early, doing regular ...

Chronic kidney disease or CKD, is a condition that builds over time, as a result of inappropriate kidney function. The primary job of our kidneys is to filter out the excess water and fluids from the ...

THIS TIME OF YEAR. THANKS, DALENCIA. IN THIS MORNING’S MEDICAL ALERT, MARCUS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH, IT’S A CHANCE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE AND REALLY TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HEALTH.

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, ...

Honey is an ancient, nutritional substance that is sometimes used to treat infections caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD). If you have stage 3 kidney disease, honey may have benefits for you. Share ...

Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, also known as blood sugar. It can mean that there is too much sugar in the blood.

Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about its risk factors—and why there's new reason to hope for more effective ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female who has focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) that was diagnosed in 2001. After several years of treatment with prednisone and cyclosporine, along with an ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 62-year-old female who has focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) that was diagnosed in 2001. After several years of treatment with prednisone and cyclosporine, along with an ...