Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood as well as they should. It often has no symptoms in the early stages, which is why regular blood and urine tests matter.
These plain-language articles explain what CKD is, the stages, how to eat for your kidneys and the steps that can help slow it down.
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- What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? Causes, Tests, Stages and Outlook
What is chronic kidney disease? A nurse explains what kidneys do, causes, who is at risk, the eGFR and urine albumin tests, the 5 stages and outlook. - Chronic Kidney Disease Stages and Symptoms: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Chronic kidney disease stages run from 1 to 5 based on eGFR. A nurse explains each stage, why early CKD has no symptoms and when to call 911. - Chronic Kidney Disease Diet: Sodium, Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus and Fluids
A chronic kidney disease diet depends on your stage and labs. A nurse explains sodium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, fluids and how to read food labels. - How to Slow Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicines, Habits and Lab Checks
How to slow chronic kidney disease: a nurse explains blood pressure and sugar control, kidney-protecting medicines, NSAIDs to avoid and labs to track.
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For general education only, not medical advice. Talk with your own doctor before you start, stop or change any treatment. In an emergency, call 911.