The Obese Kidneys

A high incidence of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, which are well-known as a causeof chronic kidney disease (CKD), is seen in people who are overweight or obese. This has been extensively studied anddocumented when it comes to how ectopic fat affects different organs for example, the liver. Recently, obesity has alsoemerged as an independent risk factor for renal disease in individuals with diabetes as well as those without diabetes.When visceral fat accumulates in the kidneys, it causes structural alterations in the kidney along with functional damageleading to the condition referred to as fatty kidney disease (FKD). With this review, we aim to elucidate pathophysiology,diagnostics challenges, and available treatments for the prevention and management of FKD. This knowledge is importantfor prevention and early diagnosis of CKD, guiding research and improving patient care.