CKD

Chronic kidney disease

Long-term reduced kidney function, often from diabetes, high blood pressure or inflammatory kidney conditions.

What it is

CKD is graded by how well the kidneys filter. Early stages often have no symptoms, so monitoring matters.

Signs people often notice

•Often silent early
•Tiredness
•Swelling
•High blood pressure

Who it affects

Common in older adults and people with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?What stage am I?
?How do we slow progression?
?Which medications need adjusting?

This information is general and educational. Always speak to your GP or prescribing clinician before changing medication, starting supplements, or acting on anything you read here.

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