Recently, my primary care physician spotted some abnormal numbers related to my kidney function. He suspects that this is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her ...

Subtle abnormalities in kidney function — even within the range considered normal — may help identify people at risk of developing chronic kidney disease. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska ...

CKD develops through stages 1–5. If a person has stage 3 CKD, they may begin to experience more noticeable symptoms, such as fatigue, swelling, and difficulty sleeping. At stage 3 chronic kidney ...