Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a common genetic disorder, and it's thought to affect over 12 million people every year. PKD causes fluid filled cysts to form in the kidney, causing pain and high ...

The kidneys sometimes produce hard mineral deposits known as kidney stones, which trigger severe pain, and can result in ...

Mean net dietary phosphorus absorption is significantly lower after a single dose of lanthanum carbonate (LC) than after a single dose of sevelamer carbonate (SC), data suggest. The findings are based ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Calcium, alcohol, and certain plant compounds, like lectins, tannins, and ...

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other ...