Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease

Also known as: Kidney disease; chronic renal disease; renal disease

Chronic kidney disease occurs when damage to the kidneys causes reduced kidney function. Kidney disease has usually been present for many years and may slowly get worse over time.

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