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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.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Renal Dysplasia for Parents


    Learn about potential complications of fetal development and conditions that affect the kidneys and urinary tract.

  • Health Care Providers: Nephrologists for Parents


    A nephrologist is a doctor who cares for people with diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Definition: Kidney for Teens


    The kidneys are a pair of organs that are found on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage in the back.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.