What causes kidney disease?

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The two most common causes of kidney disease are Diabetes and high blood pressure. But there are other less common, but still frequent, causes that range from genetically inherited diseases such as Polycystic Kidneys to acquired autoimmune diseases that affect the kidneys. Also called Glomerulonephritis.

Your kidney doctor at the Kidney & Hypertension Center will perform the necessary evaluations and tests to determine what caused your kidney disease.