Although diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are thought of as leading causes of kidney disease, there are many causes and types of kidney disease including rare diseases and genetic diseases.
Click on the links below for more information about some of these different types of kidney diseases.
- Alport Syndrome
- APOL 1 Gene
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD)
- Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)
- Fabry Disease
- Focal Segmental Glomeruosclerosis (FSGS)
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Lupus Nephritis
Click here to find a genetic counselor.*
*AAKP provides this link as a resource for individuals seeking to locate a genetic counselor through the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC). This external tool is maintained by NSGC, and AAKP does not endorse or assume responsibility for the services, information, or outcomes associated with providers listed on this site. Users are encouraged to independently verify credentials and determine the suitability of any provider for their needs.
