Tag: Kidney Disease

Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney diseases that damage the glomeruli. Glomeruli are tiny filters in the kidneys that remove waste and excess fluid from the blood. When the glomeruli are damaged, they cannot filter the blood as effectively. This can lead to a buildup of waste and fluid in the body, as well as […]

Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease that can occur in people with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own tissues. Lupus nephritis can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney failure if not treated. In the early stages of lupus nephritis, there may be no symptoms. As the […]

APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) is a serious genetic kidney disease that is most common in people of African ancestry. It is caused by mutations in the APOL1 gene. People with AMKD are more likely to develop kidney disease and kidney failure at a younger age than people without the mutations. What are the symptoms of […]

  Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes cysts to form in the kidneys. These cysts can grow and damage the kidneys over time, leading to kidney failure. PKD is the most common inherited kidney disease, affecting over 600,000 people in the United States. There are two main types of PKD: autosomal […]

A kidney stone is a hard, solid piece that forms in your kidney. It can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Kidney stones are made up of minerals and salts that are found in your urine. There are many different types of kidney stones, but the […]