The Basics Of Chronic Kidney Disease
March 1, 2018
An estimated 661,000 Americans are affected by chronic kidney disease and are dealing with kidney failure, and of these individuals, 468,000 patients are on dialysis and 193,000 are living with a functioning kidney transplant. Approximately half of the patients living with chronic kidney disease also have diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and some even have both. Learn more now about the causes, symptoms, available treatments, and preventative measures individuals should be aware of if they or a loved one are living with chronic kidney disease.