If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues.
Kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to filter waste and toxins from your bloodstream without the help of dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Lowering Urate May Protect Kidneys in Gout Patients With CKD Lowering urate levels with urate-lowering therapy was not associated with an increased risk for severe or end-stage kidney disease in ...