Quick facts about chronic kidney disease

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June 25, 2024

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Below are some quick facts about chronic kidney disease:

CKD results in gradual damage to a patient’s kidneys over time, according to information from the Mayo Clinic. The condition prevents the kidneys from properly filtering blood and can ultimately lead to kidney failure, which can lead to death.
CKD is one of the most common kidney diseases in the United States, according to information from the National Institute of Diabetic and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), with more than 37 million American adults suspected of having the condition.
Patients often do not experience symptoms until the later stages of the disease, and the development of edemas in the lower extremities can often indicate CKD, according to the NIDDK.
Diabetes is the leading cause of CKD, but significant links have been found with heart disease and high blood pressure, according to the NIDDK.
CKD is often found using blood and urine tests, according to the CDC.
Many patients with CKD do not require dialysis if their disease is well-managed, according to the NIDDK.

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