The kidneys help remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Share on Pinterest MoMo Productions/Getty Images The kidneys are a pair of bean ...

Kidney disease can affect your body’s ability to clean your blood, filter extra water out of your blood, and help control your blood pressure. It can also affect red blood cell production and vitamin ...

Kidneys silently work around the clock, cleaning the blood, balancing fluids, and removing waste. But unlike other organs, when kidneys begin to fail, the signs are generally subtle, almost whispering ...