Kidney disease is a silent killer. Most patients who have reduced kidney function don’t realize it unless their condition worsens or other health conditions develop alongside. Early signs of kidney disease are very subtle and could be easily ignored or missed. Hence it is important to know the risk factors of kidney disease so that you can take appropriate measures and reduce the chances of worsening the condition. Risk factors for kidney disease are grouped under modifiable and non-modifiable categories. Although you cannot do anything about the non-modifiable risk factors lifestyle related factors can be controlled well in time to