The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located near the mid-backside of the body. Their main function is to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood to produce urine. Kidney failure, also called end-stage kidney disease, occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to effectively remove waste and regulate fluid levels. There are several possible causes of kidney failure, including diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the glomeruli), polycystic kidney disease ( ... Read more
