Signs Your Kidneys Are Failing: When a Kidney Transplant May Become Necessary

Blood sample tubes and a urine specimen container in a clinical laboratory for kidney-function testing.

Kidney failure can develop gradually, and the early changes are not always obvious. When I was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), I needed emergency dialysis and began preparing for a kidney transplant within months. Looking back, I realized that I had experienced changes in my health for years without understanding what they might mean. … Read more