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Interventional nephrology involves minimally invasive procedures used to diagnose and treat conditions related to the kidneys and their...

Electrolyte disorders occur when there are imbalances in important minerals in your blood, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium,...

Plasmapheresis is a medical treatment often used for patients with certain kidney disorders or for those undergoing an ABO incompatible...

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy kidney is placed in your body to take over the work of your failing kidneys....

Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen (called the peritoneum) to filter waste, extra...

Hemodialysis is a treatment that helps do the work of your kidneys when they are not functioning well. Your kidneys usually filter waste...

Diabetic kidney disease, also called diabetic nephropathy, is serious damage to the kidneys caused by long-standing diabetes. High blood...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that can affect any part of your urinary system, including your kidneys, bladder,...

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They develop when your urine contains more...

Glomerulonephritis is a condition in which the tiny filters in your kidneys, called glomeruli, become inflamed and damaged. These filters...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function properly over a long period....

Hypertensive kidney disease is a condition where long-term high blood pressure (hypertension) damages the kidneys. High blood pressure...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of your kidneys’ ability to filter waste and excess fluids from your blood. This can happen...