---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/kidney-problems'
title: 'Kidney Problems'
author:
  name: 'Jennifer Cross'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/102'
date: '2018-11-21T18:00:59+00:00'
updated: '2026-04-06T21:39:58+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Older kidneys may not be as resilient as younger ones if they have been stressed. Because the kidneys are important in regulating a variety of bodily functions, you may eventually develop problems requiring medical attention with age if your kidneys are not working well.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in your lower back.

They clean your blood by removing waste. They help keep the right balance of chemicals and fluids in your body. The kidneys also remove extra fluid and waste from food and medicines.

In addition, the kidneys help control blood pressure and help your body make red blood cells.



 



 

 [Basic Facts

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 [Causes

 ](/a-z-topic/kidney-problems/causes) 

 

 [Symptoms

 ](/a-z-topic/kidney-problems/symptoms) 

 

 [Diagnosis & Tests

 ](/a-z-topic/kidney-problems/tests) 

 

 [Care & Treatment

 ](/a-z-topic/kidney-problems/care-treatment) 

 

 [Lifestyle & Management

 ](/a-z-topic/kidney-problems/lifestyle)