Kidney Disease Guide: Diet, Creatinine and Symptoms

Managing stage 3 chronic kidney disease requires a specific diet to lower creatinine levels and prevent protein leaks. Understanding the causes of kidney scarring and swollen kidneys is vital for preserving renal function.

Effects of Scarring on the Kidneys

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Terry L. Levin

Scarring of the kidneys, or glomerulosclerosis, has many causes, including diabetes -- the most common cause in the United States -- high blood pressure, drugs, infection and autoimmune processes such as lupus.