Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function. This affects essential bodily functions, including mineral balance, red blood cell production, and waste ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues. Chronic ...

Chronic kidney disease makes it harder for your body to absorb iron from foods like spinach and meat. Dialysis for chronic kidney disease can cause blood loss, as can having numerous blood tests.

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed. The consequences of advanced chronic ...

Genetics in chronic kidney disease: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference. Kidney Int 2022;101:1126-1141. Crossref. PubMed.

The prevalence of these chronic illnesses worldwide could be related to kidney disease becoming increasingly common. Unlike high-profile diseases such as cancer or heart disease, kidney disease ...