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Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the gradual loss of kidney function over time due to medical conditions that weaken kidney function.
214-456-2980
Fax: 214-456-8042
469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
Kidneys play many important roles in a child’s overall health. They make urine, and filter water and waste out of the blood. Kidneys also balance salts and minerals that circulate in the blood, and make hormones that control blood pressure and create red blood cells. When the kidney doesn't function properly, it can lead health complications and kidney failure.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not disappear with treatment and often gets worse over time.
Children in the early stages of chronic kidney disease may not show any symptoms.
The following symptoms may not be apparent until the disease is more serious:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children can result from an acute (sudden) kidney injury that doesn’t improve, or any of the other following causes: