What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
CKD is permanent kidney damage due to injury or disease. CKD ranges from mild to severe, and severity is classified as stages 1–5 depending on loss of kidney function. If CKD reaches the point of [...]
How long can I live with CKD?
Many people think that if their kidneys fail, they will die immediately. This may have been true 40 years ago when dialysis machines were extremely rare and expensive and medical knowledge about [...]
How good can my life be with CKD?
In the early stages of CKD, the symptoms may be subtle and difficult to identify. However, later stages can cause fatigue, itching, loss of appetite, and other symptoms that can reduce your [...]
How can I keep my kidneys working as long as possible?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, being diligent with treatment, and taking a probiotic like Renadyl™ can help support proper kidney function. If necessary, a transplant may [...]
