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CKD can be caused by: high blood pressure – over time, this can put strain on the small blood vessels in the kidneys and stop the kidneys working properly. diabetes – too much glucose in your blood can damage the tiny filters in the kidneys.
Chronic kidney disease is the reduced ability of the kidney to carry out these functions in the long-term. This is most often caused by damage to the kidneys from other conditions, most commonly diabetes and high blood pressure. Read more about the causes of chronic kidney disease.
See a GP if you have persistent or worrying symptoms that you think could be caused by kidney disease. The symptoms of kidney disease can be caused by many less serious conditions, so it's important to get a proper diagnosis. If you do have CKD, it's best to get it diagnosed as soon as possible.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests. In many cases, CKD is only found when a routine blood or urine test you have for another problem shows that your kidneys may not be working normally.
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children. HUS causes damage to the kidneys and stops them working as they should. Other causes include inflammation of the kidneys and certain medicines.