Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
CKD: A Brief Overview
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs from progressive damage to your kidneys. The damage occurs slowly, over time. Normal, healthy kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood. Then, your body removes the waste in your urine. Kidneys help to control your blood pressure and make hormones. If you have CKD, your kidneys cannot remove waste from the blood as well as they should. Almost 20 million people in the United States have this disease.
CKD Essential Information
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Find out more about chronic kidney disease, including symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment options.
CKD & Nutrition
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Diet
Eating the right foods is an important part of managing chronic kidney disease. A chronic kidney disease diet helps protect your kidneys and slow the progression of CKD.
CKD At-A-Glance Guides
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