Kidney disease

Definition of Kidney disease

Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include:

Alternative Names for Kidney disease

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Symptoms of Kidney disease

Signs and tests

Treatment of Kidney disease

Support Groups for Kidney disease

Expectations (prognosis) for Kidney disease

Complications of Kidney disease

Calling your health care provider

Prevention of Kidney disease

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References for Kidney disease

Reviewed By: Parul Patel, MD, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology and Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center, Department of Transplantation, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Review Date: October 15, 2008

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