Definition, causes and symptoms of chronic kidney disease

Stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease usually develops over time. When kidney disease is detected early, there are steps that can be taken to help prolong kidney function. There are five stages of chronic kidney disease. The stages were developed to help doctors determine the appropriate treatment for their patients. An estimated 20 million adults in the U.S. have some degree of chronic kidney disease, ranging from stage one kidney disease to stage five kidney failure, requiring dialysis treatment. Learn more about the stages of chronic kidney disease.

How to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease

What to eat

Dialysis

Getting a kidney transplant

How to delay the onset of dialysis

While it is scary to be diagnosed with a chronic disease, the good news is, there are steps you can take to prolong kidney function.

Lifestyle choices for those with chronic kidney disease

Doctors, health care professionals, health magazine and online articles always speak to lifestyle choices; probably because these are the things we can control that may help us live a healthier life. For people with chronic kidney disease, there are lifestyle choices regarding diet, exercise and smoking that may help prevent kidney disease from advancing to kidney failure. There are also changes that may occur in the body due to chronic kidney disease. Learn what to expect and what can be done to feel your best with chronic kidney disease.