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Kidney Disease: What People Don't See (Interactive Infographic)

Written by Alison Channon
Posted on February 6, 2025

There’s so much more to life with a rare kidney disease than meets the eye. Below the surface, living with the condition can mean fatigue, itchy skin, difficulty sleeping, and more. A rare kidney disease diagnosis means countless possible combinations of experiences and emotional struggles, many of which appear invisible to outsiders.

On MyKidneyDiseaseTeam, the social network and online support group for people with rare kidney diseases, members discuss the hidden symptoms.

This iceberg shows how the life-changing effects of rare kidney diseases aren’t always visible on the surface. Tap the blue buttons below to learn more about the symptoms of rare kidney diseases.

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