Early Detection Of CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss of kidney function over time. It can also refer to an abnormal kidney structure.

Symptoms 

• Urinating more or less frequently than usual
• Foamy urine
• Itchy or dry skin
• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss without trying
• Swelling in the hands, feet, ankles, face, and/or legs

Causes diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and family history of kidney failure. 

Treatment Controlling blood pressure, Eating healthy foods, and Taking medicines like statins to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Complications

CKD can increase the risk of other health problems like heart disease and stroke. 

Diagnosis

CKD can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests. It’s often associated with getting older, but it can affect anyone. Many people with CKD are able to live long lives with the condition. 

Staging

CKD is divided into 5 stages to help guide treatment decisions. 

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) – Symptoms, causes, treatmentChronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys have become damaged over time (for at least 3 months) and have a hard time doing …National Kidney Foundation
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – NIDDK​​What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they …National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney …
• Chronic Kidney Disease | Johns Hopkins MedicineIt can build up and cause swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands. The kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin…Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Before the Damage is Done: The Race to Detect CKD Early

Before the Damage is Done: The Race to Detect CKD Early