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Dialysis for Parents
Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of cleaning the blood when the kidneys can't.
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Health Care Providers: Nephrologists for Parents
A nephrologist is a doctor who cares for people with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys.
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A to Z: Renal Dysplasia for Parents
Learn about potential complications of fetal development and conditions that affect the kidneys and urinary tract.
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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Related Conditions for Parents
Recurrent urinary tract infections can cause kidney damage if left untreated, especially in kids under age 6. Here's how to recognize the symptom of UTIs and get help for your child.
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Glomerulonephritis for Teens
With glomerulonephritis, tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly, causing problems like too much fluid in the body and swelling. Most of the time it can be treated. Find out more.
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Renal Tubular Acidosis for Parents
This kidney problem causes acid levels in the blood to become too high, causing fatigue, muscle weakness, and other kidney problems. The condition is usually treatable.
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Ultrasound: Renal (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) for Parents
A renal ultrasound makes images of your child's kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Doctors may order this test if they suspect kidney damage, cysts, tumors, kidney stones, or complications from urinary tract infections.
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What Are Kidney Stones? for Kids
Sometimes the stuff in your pee – like calcium – can make little crystals that build up to become hard kidney stones.
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A to Z: Ureteropelvic (UP) Junction Obstruction for Parents
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a partial or total blockage of the flow of urine in the area where a ureter attaches to a kidney.
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Hemodialysis for Teens
Hemodialysis is the type of kidney dialysis that doctors use most to take over the kidneys' job of filtering the blood. Find out more in this article for teens.