There are five stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about each stage with these DaVita.com education articles. read more
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided into five stages. The last stage is called end stage renal disease (ESRD) and is the time when dialysis or transplant is needed to stay alive. Learn what is happening in the body during ESRD and how to live better with this condition. read more