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How common is CKD?

How common is CKD? About 1 in 10 people have CKD, i.e. its very common. But (the big BUT). Fortunately in most people, it is mild and more of a risk factor than disease. However, in 1 in 100 people with CKD, kidney function gets worse over time, and develop kidney failure (stage 5 CKD).

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Acute kidney injury vs chronic kidney disease – what’s the difference?

Acute kidney injury vs chronic kidney disease – what’s the difference? Even though both are kidney diseases, they are quite different in terms of causes, symptoms and treatment. This is why it is important to do two things: (1) distinguish the two, and (2) identify the underlying cause based on medical assessment, urine and blood

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