It is an irreversible kidney disease, which invariably progresses slowly to end stage kidney disease (ESKD) over months or years.

1. Causes of CKD
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Chronic glomerulonephritis (damage to the filters)
• Stones in urinary tract
• Urinary infections
• Long term intake of pain killers /alternative medicines containing heavy metals.
• Hereditary (polycystic kidney disease, Alport syndrome etc.)

 
2. Symptoms of CKD
   • Swelling of the parts of the body
   • High blood pressure
   • Increasing weakness and easy fatigability
   • Bone pains / body ache Change in frequency and amount of urination
   • Frothy and bloody urine