Chronic Kidney Disease in the Philippines: What Every Filipino Should Know Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing health concern in the Philippines. Maraming Pilipino ang maaaring may problema sa kidney nang hindi nila nalalaman dahil madalas ay walang malinaw na sintomas ang kondisyon sa mga unang yugto nito. Our kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products, balancing fluids, and supporting overall health. Kapag nasira ang mga bato, maaaring maapektuhan ang iba't ibang bahagi ng katawan at ang pangkalahatang kalusugan ng isang tao. Several factors may increase the risk of developing kidney disease, including: ✅ Diabetes ✅ High blood pressure (hypertension) ✅ Obesity ✅ Smoking ✅ Family history of kidney disease ✅ Unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle Isa sa mga hamon sa Chronic Kidney Disease ay ang pagiging "silent" nito. Many people may not notice symptoms until the disease has already progressed. Some individuals may experience fatigue, swelling of the fe...