Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. Because kidney function often declines slowly over months or years, many people do not notice symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly. Understanding CKD early can make a meaningful difference in how it is managed. What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease? CKD can develop from a variety of underlying conditions, including long-standing diabetes, high blood pressure, recurrent kidney infections, kidney stones, and certain hereditary conditions such as polycystic kidney disease. Lifestyle factors like poor diet, dehydration, and long-term use of certain medications can also contribute to declining kidney function over time. Recognizing the Stages of CKD Doctors typically describe CKD in five stages, based on how well the kidneys are filtering blood (measured through the estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR). In the ea...
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