Chronic kidney disease self-care tips can help people manage their symptoms and help protect the kidneys from further damage. These include dietary changes, physical activity, and more. People with ...

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Anemia and other contributing factors are common causes of fatigue in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Healthy lifestyle habits and taking steps to meet your nutritional needs can help. If you have ...

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to gradual kidney damage that reduces the kidneys’ ability to filter blood. CKD progresses through stages 1 to 5. Stage 4 CKD is the final stage before complete ...

The five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicate how well the kidneys are working, ranging from stage 1 (mild kidney ...

The effects of empagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease who are at risk for disease progression are not well understood. The EMPA-KIDNEY trial was designed to assess the effects of ...

The IMPACT-CKD analysis predicts escalating and varied burdens of CKD and its sequelae across 8 countries by 2032. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is expected to affect 11.7% to 16.5% of the general ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. For many people, CKD can also lead to constipation. There are a few different ...