Your kidney health starts here.
Just been told something about your kidneys? Take a breath. Get plain-language answers, check your risk with free tools, and reach verified specialists — all in one trusted, non-profit place.
How are my kidneys doing?
Early kidney disease is silent — most people feel fine. A quick estimate helps you know when to ask for a test.
This tool gives an estimate to discuss with a clinician. It doesn't diagnose.
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Understand your diagnosis, your numbers and your options — in words that make sense. Track your health and reach a specialist when you're ready.
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See the impact →Take control of your kidney health
Kidney disease is common, quiet, and easy to miss — which is exactly why knowing your numbers early makes such a difference.
Figures are population estimates and are updated as new data is published.
Is your body telling you something?
Answer a few simple questions to see whether you may be among the roughly 1 in 3 adults at risk for kidney disease. If your numbers need a closer look, we'll show you the next step — no pressure, no cost.
Tools provide estimates for education only and do not diagnose. Always confirm with a qualified clinician.
Based on the numbers you enter, we explain what your eGFR means in everyday language.
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Help us unravel the silent threat.
Kidney disease affects more people than diabetes — yet it gets a fraction of the attention. Your gift keeps the calculators, the Kidney Wiki, and access to verified specialists free for the patients who need them most.
Every contribution goes toward building the patient portal, expanding plain-language knowledge, and reaching people before kidney disease reaches its later stages.
KidneyGlobal Foundation is a non-profit initiative currently transitioning toward registered-foundation status. Gifts support the platform's mission and are not tax-deductible at this time.
Your kidney story, in one place.
Keep your eGFR, creatinine, ACR and weight in one private timeline instead of scattered across clinics. See how your numbers change over time, and share them with your doctor in one tap when you're ready.
Your health information is treated as sensitive data and is never shared without your consent.
Illustrative timeline. Seeing your trend helps you and your doctor spot changes early.
Find diseases & conditions
Look up any kidney condition in plain language — what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook. Every entry is medically reviewed.
The kidney conditions people search for most — start here.
Find a kidney doctor you can trust
Browse nephrologists and urologists whose credentials we've checked. See experience, specialties, languages and reviews — then book when you're ready.
Find a clinic near you
Search accredited dialysis centres, transplant units and kidney clinics by location. See services, accreditations, languages and accessibility before you visit.
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Plain-language guides to living with and understanding kidney disease — each one reviewed by a specialist.
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Read more →Common questions
Early kidney disease usually has no symptoms — most people feel completely fine. The only reliable way to check is two simple tests: a blood test for eGFR (how well your kidneys filter) and a urine test for protein (ACR). Our free eGFR tool gives you an instant estimate to discuss with a clinician.
Yes. Reading the Kidney Wiki, using the health tools, and browsing verified specialists is free. Paid consultations and premium app features are optional. KidneyGlobal is a non-profit initiative funded mainly by donations.
Specialists marked „Verified” have had their licence, credentials and specialty confirmed before their profile goes live. Every published article also shows who medically reviewed it and when.
No. Our content and calculators are educational and don’t diagnose or replace medical advice. They help you understand your numbers and prepare for a conversation with a qualified clinician.
Take two minutes to understand your kidneys today. It's free, it's private, and it could be the most important thing you do for your health this year.
