The most common causes of kidney failure in older adults are long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and ...

Itching and dry skin are another symptom of kidney failure, caused by the buildup of minerals and waste products in the blood ...

They also reported that for females with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, the predicted cardiovascular risk was elevated at age 60, while for males, it was 55. Both are 8 years earlier than people ...

She is among many patients now asking why, with no apparent change in their blood test results, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is suddenly appearing as a problem on their medical charts. The answer is ...