Acute renal failure comes on suddenly, usually in people who are already critically ill. Chronic kidney disease develops gradually and may not cause symptoms until much later. Treatments differ, but ...

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of ...

Diabetes-related kidney disease can worsen and lead to failure. You may experience many different symptoms, including lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting. If you have kidney disease, it’s ...

You should limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams daily to decrease fluid retention and blood pressure. Eat no more than 800-1,000 milligrams of phosphorus daily to prevent bone and heart ...

Each year, thousands of infants in the United States end up in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) with acute kidney injury (AKI), a condition in which the kidneys falter in performing the critical ...