The majority of cases of CKD are caused by diabetes and high blood pressure. Other common causes include polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, obstructive uropathy and renovascular disease.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease – a genetic disease that causes numerous cysts to form on the kidney causing damage
- Glomerulonephritis – damage to the glomerulus, the functioning unit of the kidney, which is responsible for filtering waste products and fluids
- Obstructive Uropathy – the flow of urine is blocked, leading to a backup that causes damage to one or both of the kidneys
- Renovascular disease – narrowing or blockage of the renal arteries or veins that causes decreased blood flow and damages the kidneys.
