Is kidney disease always hereditary?
No — most is acquired, but some forms are inherited.
Prevention
Family history and kidney disease risk
What a family history of kidney disease means, and how to screen.
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Short Answer
Some kidney diseases run in families, and diabetes and high blood pressure — the main causes — also cluster in families. Screen yearly if a close relative is affected.
Medical Facts
- Most kidney disease is acquired from diabetes and blood pressure, but some forms are inherited.
- A family history raises your own screening priority.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Get a yearly eGFR and urine albumin test if a close relative has kidney disease.
- Control blood pressure and blood sugar.
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