The Kidney TRUST
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Kidney Diagnosis Guide

Below, you will find information on the top 10 causes of kidney failure. Talk with your doctor about what you learn and work as a team to stay as healthy as you can.

  1. Type 2 Diabetes
  2. High Blood Pressure
  3. Diseases of the Kidney Filters (Glomerular Disorders)
  4. Type 1 Diabetes
  5. Kidney Inflammation
  6. Cystic Diseases, Genetic Diseases, and Birth Defects
  7. Secondary Illness/Vasculitis
  8. Kidney Tumors
  9. Diseases of the Kidney Tubules (Tubular Necrosis)
  10. Kidney Disease After Pregnancy