Articles (9)
Synonyms
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. It's a common condition often associated with getting older.
Articles for Chronic kidney disease
Diagnosis
Find out how chronic kidney disease (CKD) is diagnosed, who should get tested and what the stages of CKD mean.
Introduction
Find out what chronic kidney disease (CKD) is, including what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed and how it can be treated.
Living with
Read advice about living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including how to keep yourself as healthy as possible.
Patient story: "A transplant completely changed my life."
Diabetes left Kalwant in need of a new kidney and pancreas. After only a month on the transplant list, she was lucky enough to be given a new lease of life.
Patient story: "I was told I was eventually going to lose my kidneys."
Read about how Peter Wilkinson's immune system started to attack his own kidneys, leading to chronic kidney disease.
Patient story: "My new kidney is still going strong."
Mohamed Nanji's kidney problems started when he was a teenager in Kenya. After a successful transplant, he's able to lead a more normal life again.
Prevention
Read about what you can do to reduce your risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Symptoms
Find out about the main symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and when to get medical advice.
Treatment
Find out about the main treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), including lifestyle changes, medication, dialysis and kidney transplants.
