Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual loss of kidney function that occurs over months or years and results in the buildup of waste products. It is generally caused by conditions that damage the kidneys, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders.
people in the United States suffer from CKD.
of all cases of CKD are directly linked to diabetes and/or high blood pressure.
African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, seniors and individuals with a family history of kidney disease are at increased risk.
Progression of CKD can lead to renal failure and require dialysis and/or a kidney transplant. At SKI, our goal is to identify and treat CKD early to slow progression and keep it from getting worse.
If you are consistently experiencing one or more of these symptoms, contact your primary care provider or schedule an appointment with a SKI physician.
To determine how well your kidneys are functioning, your SKI nephrologist will calculate the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), which is derived from your blood creatinine, your age, race, gender and other factors. The GFR determines the stage of kidney function, of which there are five.
| Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease | GFR |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 Kidney damage with normal kidney function |
Greater than 90 mL/ min |
| Stage 2 Kidney damage with mild loss of kidney function |
60 – 89 mL/ min |
| Stage 3a Mild to moderate loss of kidney function |
45 – 59 mL/ min |
| Stage 3b Moderate to severe loss of kidney function |
30 – 44 mL/ min |
| Stage 4 Severe loss of kidney function |
15 – 29 mL/ min |
| Stage 5 Severe loss of kidney function |
Less than 90 mL/ min |
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