Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal Disorders
High Severity

Progressive loss of kidney function over time.

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.

Related Conditions (2)