Prevention is always better than cure. But if you fail in preventing the diseases then early detection will enable prompt treatment to prevent disease progression. Kidney disease is known as a silent killer as it usually gets diagnosed at an extremely late stage. In addition to filtering waste products from the blood kidneys also help in regulating blood pressure electrolyte balance and red blood cell production in the body. Several factors can impair kidney function and eventually lead to chronic kidney disease. Risk factors of chronic kidney disease include diabetes high blood pressure cardiovascular disease smoking obesity family history older