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Bookmark or Share- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - The National Kidney FoundationChronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys have become damaged over time (for at least 3 months) and have a hard time doing all their important jobs. CKD also increases the risk of other health problems like heart disease and stroke.
- Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicChronic kidney disease is a disease characterized by progressive damage and loss of function in the kidneys. It's estimated that chronic kidney disease affects about one in seven American adults. And most of those don't know they have it.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Symptoms & TreatmentChronic kidney disease (CKD) worsens over time. High blood pressure and diabetes are two common causes of CKD. There’s no cure for CKD, but you can take steps to preserve function for as long as possible. Late-stage kidney disease requires dialysis or a kidney transplant.
- What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? - NIDDKChronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. The disease is called “chronic” because the damage to your kidneys happens slowly over a long period of time.
- Chronic Kidney Disease - Johns Hopkins MedicineWhat is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease, sometimes called CKD, is an umbrella term for several conditions that affect the kidneys, but it generally means permanent — and usually progressive — damage to the kidneys caused by a variety of conditions.
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