Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease is a progressive and sustained loss of the kidneys' ability to filter the blood and eliminate the body's waste, which advances gradually over time.

Common symptoms: In the early stages it may cause no symptoms; later, fatigue, leg swelling, changes in the amount of urine, and high blood pressure usually appear.

Common causes: It is often related to diabetes, poorly controlled hypertension, and other conditions that damage the kidneys over the years.

When to seek care? If you have risk factors or notice persistent swelling and fatigue, it is advisable to have kidney function checked.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the physician devoted to kidney health; being evaluated by one in time helps you understand and keep an orderly follow-up of your condition.