Dec 9, 2025 · Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medicine, dialysis and kidney transplant.

Aug 6, 2022 · A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). A kidney infection may begin in the tube that carries urine from the body (urethra) or in the bladder.

Jul 10, 2024 · Kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure increases your risk of acute kidney injury. If you have one of these, do what your healthcare team tells you to manage your condition.

Apr 4, 2025 · Kidney stones form in the kidneys. Symptoms may start as stones move into the ureters. The ureters are thin tubes that let urine pass from the kidneys to the bladder. …

Feb 28, 2025 · Polycystic kidney disease often causes pain because of changes it makes to your body, particularly the kidneys and liver. The pain may be acute, meaning it comes on suddenly …

How kidneys work — Animation shows how kidneys filter blood, removing waste and extra fluid, which are then carried out of the body in urine.

If you have chronic kidney disease or limited kidney function, your health care provider may suggest a kidney diet (renal diet). Foods in a kidney diet have lower amounts of sodium, …

Feb 28, 2025 · Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a condition in which fluid-filled cysts grow within the kidneys and sometimes other organs in the body. Mayo Clinic PKD expert Dr. Fouad …

Jul 13, 2022 · A kidney cyst is a round or oval fluid-filled pouch with a well-defined outline. Kidney cysts typically grow on the surface of a kidney. Some may develop inside the kidney.

Dec 9, 2025 · Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medicine, dialysis and kidney transplant.