The early stages of kidney damage may cause few or no symptoms. However, as damage accumulates and prevents the kidneys from functioning correctly, people may begin to notice symptoms. These may ...

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, ...

Inflammation from lupus can cause a type of kidney disease called lupus nephritis. Learn more about how lupus affects the kidneys and lupus nephritis. For some people, lupus nephritis can lead to ...

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed. The consequences of advanced chronic ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can contribute to kidney disease. This is because RA causes chronic inflammation, which can sometimes damage the kidneys, as well as the joints. While medications for RA are ...