Prevalence
1 in 10 adults
ICD-10 Code
N18
Related
2
conditions
Symptoms (3)
Often No Early Symptoms
Symptoms appear in later stages
mild
years
Fatigue
Severe fatigue in advanced stages
severe
chronic
Swelling
Swelling in legs, ankles, or feet
moderate
chronic
Treatments (3)
ACE Inhibitors or ARBs
medication
Protects kidneys and manages blood pressure
high effectiveness
Dialysis
procedure
In advanced stages to filter waste from blood
high effectiveness
Kidney Transplant
procedure
Surgical transplant of healthy kidney
high effectiveness
Complications (4)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertension
Anemia
Bone Disease
Diagnostic Tests
Serum Creatinine
GFR
Urinalysis
Renal Ultrasound
Prognosis
Early detection and management can slow disease progression.