Chronic 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.

Learn about CKD symptoms, causes, complications, diagnosis, and treatment from the NKF. Find out your risk factors, stages, and how to slow down CKD progression.

Learn how doctors diagnose and treat chronic kidney disease, a condition that affects kidney function and can lead to end-stage kidney failure. Find out about blood and urine tests, imaging tests, kidney biopsy, and different treatment options.

Learn about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that damages your kidneys and affects your health. Find out the risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of CKD and its possible effects on your body.

Learn about chronic kidney disease, a condition that affects the kidneys' ability to filter blood and remove wastes. Find out the risk factors, signs, tests, and options for managing or treating CKD.

Identify the early signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease to facilitate prompt diagnosis and intervention. Implement evidence-based guidelines for managing chronic kidney disease, including lifestyle modifications, medication adjustments, and monitoring of disease progression.

People with stage 2 kidney disease have an eGFR between 60 and 89 with signs of kidney damage for three months or more. People at this stage don't usually experience symptoms. Lukas was diagnosed with stage two kidney disease when he was fourteen. He went to the hospital for heat stroke treatment and left with a kidney disease diagnosis.

CKD is when the kidneys have become damaged over time and have a hard time doing their important jobs. Learn about the 5 stages of CKD, how they are evaluated, and what risk factors and complications are involved.