What Is Chronic Kidney Disease?
1 in 7 adults is living with
chronic kidney disease1
Know the signs of CKD
Signs you
see
- Puffiness around your eyes
- Swelling in your hands,
legs, or feet - Changes in urination
Signs you
feel
- Fatigue
- Itching
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased appetite
- Pain in the small of your back
Signs you
test for
- Abnormal urine
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Abnormal levels of phosphorus, calcium, or vitamin D
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Questions to ask your doctor
You can thrive with kidney disease, and Fresenius Kidney Care can help. When you talk with your doctor about the risks and signs of CKD, you may find it helpful to bring a list of questions to find the answers together.
View questionsLearn how to get tested
Kidney function tests—or renal function tests—are simple and can be done in the comfort of your doctor’s office. There are 10 types of kidney function tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests. Your doctor and care team can help you understand which tests are right for you.
When you get your test results you’ll know your eGFR and stage of kidney disease as well as the steps to take to feel your best.
Feel your best with a kidney-friendly diet
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic kidney disease in the Unites States, 2023.