Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not curable and if not treated can lead to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). As discussed in the previous chapter, a person with CKD can be asymptomatic, i.e. no symptoms of the disease may be apparent. However if diagnosis of kidney disease is made early, appropriate medical treatment can be rendered and progression to ESKD can be delayed or slowed. So whenever a kidney problem is even suspected, it is advisable to go for immediate check up and early diagnosis.
Anyone can develop a kidney problem, but the risk is higher in the presence of :
Screening in such high risk individuals helps in early detection and diagnosis of kidney disease.
Various blood tests are necessary to establish appropriate diagnosis of different kidney diseases.