Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disorder of the kidney that is also known as chronic kidney failure. Affecting over 800 million people worldwide, CKD is characterized by a slow loss of kidney function.
What Are the Symptoms and Early Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Symptoms of CKD occur over time and become more severe as the illness progresses. When kidneys are damaged, and their function deteriorates, patients experience a buildup of fluid, body waste, and frequently an electrolyte imbalance because of the kidneys’ inability to filter blood.
Stacy Swartz
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Stacy Swartz, BSHIM, RHIA, CCS, CPC, is the chief operating officer for Ocean Health Executives. Stacy has 26+ years of experience in health information management and is the author of “Mastering Evaluation and Management Services in Healthcare: A Resource for Professional Services.”
