Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive and irreversible condition that affects the kidneys' ability to filter waste products from the blood. It can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Early detection of CKD is crucial in order to slow or halt the progression of the disease, improve outcomes and reduce the risk of complications.

To know about the early detection of CKD, first it is important to know the anatomy of kidney, anatomy of nephron.