(12/19/25) Chronic Kidney Disease
Overview:
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is a condition when the kidneys become damaged over time. The kidneys perform many important functions in the body such as:
- Removing waste and water from the body
- Making red blood cells
- Balancing minerals in the body, such as Potassium, Sodium, and Phosphorus
- Maintaining blood pressure
When kidney function declines, it is harder for them to perform these functions.