Kidneys

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Surprising Things That Can Hurt Your Kidneys

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 14, 2024

https://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/ss/slideshow-hurt-kidneys?

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FDA Approves New Treatment for Serious Kidney Disorder

April 3, 2025 -- A new drug has received a quick federal nod for adults with a serious kidney disorder known as primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). The drug is a once-daily nonsteroidal pill that can be taken along with standard supportive care to reduce protein in the urine, known as proteinuria.

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20250403/fda-approves-vnrafia-serious-kidney-disorder?

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Warning Signs of Kidney Problems

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on September 04, 2024

Written by Angela Nelson

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-kidney-warning-signs?

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What Causes Kidney Stones?

You get kidney stones when your pee has a high concentration of minerals and other substances--like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid--that come together to make crystals. The crystals then stick together to make one or more hard deposits or "stones." This happens when your pee doesn't have enough fluid and other substances to keep the crystals from forming. 

https://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/kidney-stone-causes?

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Surprising Things That Can Hurt Your Kidneys

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 15, 2024

https://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/ss/slideshow-hurt-kidneys?

ps:None of these are surprising!!

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Symptoms of Kidney Cancer

Written by WebMD Editorial Contributor

Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on October 04, 2024

https://www.webmd.com/cancer/ss/cm/slideshow-kidney-cancer-symptoms?

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Guide to Kidney Cancer

These organs' main job is to filter waste from your blood and make pee. But they also help control your blood pressure and make sure you have enough red blood cells. Kidney cancer, also called renal cell carcinoma, happens when cells in one or both of them start to grow out of control and form a tumor that crowds out healthy cells. This kind of cancer is one of the 10 most common in both men and women.

https://www.webmd.com/cancer/ss/cm/slideshow-kidney-cancer-guide?

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Medical Conditions and Lifestyle Factors that Can Damage Your Kidneys

Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood. When they become damaged, they cannot perform this function as effectively.

https://www.healthline.com/health/what-can-cause-damage-to-your-kidneys?

How to Prevent Kidney Failure

Your kidneys filter waste and extra fluid out of your blood so they can be removed from your body in your urine. When your kidneys stop working and can no longer do their job, it’s called kidney failure.

https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-health/how-to-prevent-kidney-failure?