Kidney disease is a chronic condition because it causes a progressive loss of kidney function over time. When kidney function is impaired, the body can no longer perform all of these essential functions, leading to a range ...

Medical science uses the term "Chronic Kidney Disease" (CKD) to refer to a set of conditions that lead to kidney damage or a low Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). Medical advancements in recent years have allowed doctors ...