Chronic Kidney Disease (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Chronic Kidney Disease Overview
- Chronic Kidney Disease Causes
- How Common is Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Dialysis
- Transplantation
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Synonyms and Keywords
analgesic nephropathy, anemia, calcitriol, CAPD, chronic kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic renal failure, chronic renal insufficiency, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, dialysis, end-stage renal disease, end-stage kidney disease, erythropoietin, hemodialysis, high blood pressure, hypertension, kidney transplant, kidney transplantation, kidneys, nephritis, peritoneal dialysis, renal disease, renal failure, renal insufficiency, renal osteodystrophy, renin, urine
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by an irreversible deterioration of renal function that gradually progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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