Prevention

Chronic kidney disease cannot be prevented in most situations. You may be able to protect your kidneys from damage, or slow the progression of the disease by controlling your underlying conditions.

• Kidney disease is usually advanced by the time symptoms appear. If you are at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease, see your healthcare provider as recommended for screening tests.
  
  
• If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, follow the treatment recommendations of your healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly for monitoring. Aggressive treatment of these diseases is essential.

Avoid exposure to drugs especially NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), chemicals, and other toxic substances as much as possible.