Kidney disease often creeps in silently, and many patients aren’t diagnosed until major damage is already done. New research shows that even “normal” kidney test results can signal danger if they’re ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column on transplants and dialysis. Fifteen years ago, I found I had polycystic kidney disease and was recommended a transplant. My wife and I discovered that our ...

Many individuals around the world live with just one kidney, whether from birth or due to medical circumstances later in life. While most lead completely normal lives, understanding how to maintain ...

Your kidneys are tiny, bean-shaped organs with a mighty purpose. “Your kidneys are your body’s natural filters and they clean out waste, balance fluids and help regulate blood pressure,” says Dr. Uma ...

(A normal kidney weighs somewhere near 250 grams, about half a pound.) In people with ADPKD, the cysts may keep growing after a transplant. These large kidneys can cause pain, press on the stomach, ...