Most people with kidney damage don’t have symptoms in the early stages [Video]

THE Spanish Society of Nephrology (SEN) estimates that 10% of the population suffers from some degree of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys, responsible for removing impurities from the blood, do not perform this function well.

It is a highly prevalent condition in the population that often goes unnoticed in the early stages due to the absence of symptoms.

“When they don’t work well, waste can build up in the blood, leading to complications such as hypertension, anemia, weak bones, malnutrition, and heart or vascular diseases. These problems can develop slowly over a prolonged period, often without symptoms,” explains Dr. Alberto Marañés, Head of the Nephrology Department at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

This ‘silent’ nature in the early stages of CKD is the reason why the disease goes unnoticed for most people. However, its detection depends solely on a simple blood test.

“The best way to diagnose it is to have a blood …