References
- ^Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes, and CKD Work GroupKDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Chapter 1: Definition and classification of CKDKidney Int Supp.(2013 jan)
What causes CKD?
Researchedby:
Fact-checked
by:
•Last Updated: October 25, 2023
Diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension are the three most common diseases that lead to CKD. Some medications when used in excess or for prolonged periods (like chemotherapies and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories) can cause CKD as well. Other causes of kidney damage that can lead to and/or worsen CKD include systemic infections, trauma or injury to the kidneys, congenital abnormalities, and autoimmune conditions.[1]