Kidney disease does not guarantee dialysis

Excerpt: ”Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common medical problems in the Unites States, especially in the Black community. Black Americans have some of the highest rates of chronic kidney disease as well as rates of end stage renal disease that requires dialysis.

Chronic kidney disease is when there is significant decreased kidney function and kidney health for various reasons.

Chronic kidney disease is classified by multiple stages where multiple factors influence the chronic kidney disease stage level.

The most common causes of chronic kidney diseases are diabetes and high blood pressure. Uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure cause injury or damage to the kidneys that causes decreased function and filtration.”

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