WHAT IS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)?

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual, progressive condition where the kidneys suffer damage over time and lose their ability to properly filter the blood. Approximately 26 million adults in the U.S. have CKD and millions more are at risk. In the early stages, you may not know your kidneys are not working optimally because […]

HYPERTENSION AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)

Hypertension is the medical term used to describe high blood pressure. Hypertension is the second most common cause of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and progression to End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure) with diabetes being the most common cause for Chronic Kidney Disease and progression to End Stage Renal Disease. At the same time, about […]

THE STAGES OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual, progressive condition where the kidneys suffer damage over time and lose their ability to properly filter the blood. Approximately 26 million adults in the U.S. have CKD and millions more are at risk. In the early stages, you may not know your kidneys are not working optimally because […]

HAVING A KIDNEY BIOPSY

WHAT IS A KIDNEY BIOPSY? A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which your healthcare provider takes a sample of your kidney to test in a lab. WHEN IS IT USED? Reasons for doing this procedure include blood or protein in your urine. The procedure helps to make a more accurate diagnosis, which will help […]