Texas Health and Human Services provides resources and services to help prevent and manage end stage renal disease.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), sometimes called chronic kidney failure, means that kidneys are irreversibly damaged, and the extent of the damage will increase over time. This damage may be caused by a disease that is limited to the kidneys or by a systemic disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Learn more about chronic kidney disease, how to prevent it, and how to manage it by clicking the categories below.