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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Michael Toledo

Nick Mangold's Rare Kidney Disease Revealed: The Genetic Disorder That Forced the NFL Star to Seek a Transplant

Former NFL Star Nick Mangold (Credit: New York Jets/Instagram)

Former New York Jets centre Nick Mangold has revealed that he is battling a rare genetic kidney disease that has now forced him to seek a life-saving kidney transplant.

The 41-year-old former NFL player disclosed on Tuesday that he has begun dialysis treatment after years of managing the condition privately.

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