People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who require dialysis may qualify for Medicare and other financial assistance. Other sources of support include state and organizational programs and ...

Itchy skin is a common symptom of kidney disease, especially in the later stages. You may be able to manage it with home remedies, but medical treatments are also available. Itching, or pruritus, is a ...

Approximately 35 million US adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), including more than 808,000 with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Among these patients, an estimated 50%-100% experience at ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss of kidney function over several years. At first, there are often no symptoms, but it can cause high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid retention.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before complete ...