The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. Chronic kidney disease occurs when the kidneys lose their function, most often over time. When the kidneys aren’t working properly, dangerous amounts of fluid and waste can build up in the body, causing a range of symptoms that can include fatigue, nausea, swelling, and high blood pressure. Chronic kidney disease can eventually progress to kidney failure.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Renal Medicine
For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …
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Kidney Transplant Surgery
BMC’s experienced transplant team is devoted to improving our patients’ quality of life through successful organ transplantation. Our highly specialized surgeons and multidiscipli…
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Living Kidney Donation Program
At BMC’s Living Donor Program, we help both donors and recipients through the process of a living kidney donation, with a focus on helping donors as they make this incredible gift…