| Category | Nephrology |
Chronic kidney disease is associated with a progressive loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter waste and extra fluid from your blood, which is then excreted in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause a dangerous buildup of fluids, electrolytes, and waste products in your body. In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few signs or symptoms. You may not realize you have kidney disease until the disease is advanced.
