Before you dive deeper into the analysis of CKD stages, it is crucial to recognise if you are more susceptible to the disease. The main risk factors for CKD include

• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• family history of CKD
• older age

Other that can damage kidneys directly are

• urinary stones
• urinary tract infections
• lower urinary tract obstruction etc.

Furthermore, uncontrolled blood pressure, poor glycemic control in diabetes, smoking and obesity increase the progression of every CKD stage and, if not managed, eventually lead to kidney failure.

Originally posted at bookdialysis.com