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Urinary diversion is a surgical procedure to reroute the normal flow of urine out of the body when urine flow is blocked or needs to bypass a diseased area.

Describes how the urinary tract works, why it’s important, what affects the amount of urine produced, and how to keep the urinary tract healthy.

Urologists use cystoscopy and ureteroscopy to look inside the urinary tract, find the cause of problems, and sometimes treat them.

Overview of amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues, and how the condition affects the kidneys.

Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of growth failure, a common complication in children with CKD, in which they do not grow as expected.

Learn how your kidneys filter blood, why kidneys are important, and how kidneys help maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals in your body.

Overview of nephrotic syndrome, a set of conditions that can develop when the kidneys are not working properly.

Monitor and control your solitary kidney function with urine and blood tests, imaging, blood pressure control, diet, and injury prevention.

Overview of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in children, including complications, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Dr. Rodgers tells us about kidney disease and when to talk to your doctor.

Children with chronic kidney disease who eat the right foods can prevent or delay other health problems. Find out more about nutrition if your child has CKD.

Learn how to protect your kidneys while taking blood pressure medicines. Work with your pharmacist, be careful with OTC medicines, and plan ahead for illnesses.

Learn about the different types of renal tubular acidosis (RTA), their causes, how RTA is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Overview of nephrotic syndrome in children, a combination of symptoms that can develop when a child’s kidneys are not working properly.

Explains in an easy-to-read format how food affects hemodialysis patients and describes the role of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, protein, sodium, calories, and vitamins and minerals.