ENKIBack to ENKIENKI kidney knowledge
Understand the words shaping your kidney care.
Clear, source-led guides for CKD, IgA nephropathy, test results, daily care, and better clinical conversations.
First collection
Start with the terms that appear most often in kidney reports and conversations.
What is CKD?
A clear introduction to chronic kidney disease, including what CKD means, how it is identified, common causes, and what usually happens next.
CKD stages explained
Understand CKD G stages, albuminuria A categories, and why eGFR and urine albumin are combined to estimate kidney and cardiovascular risk.
What does eGFR mean?
Learn what estimated glomerular filtration rate measures, how creatinine-based eGFR is calculated, its limitations, and how to read a trend.
Understanding ACR and urine protein
A practical guide to urine ACR, PCR, dipstick protein, albuminuria categories, temporary causes of higher readings, and repeat testing.
What is IgA nephropathy?
Understand IgA nephropathy, how IgA deposits affect kidney filters, common signs, diagnosis, monitoring, and why individual risk varies.
Blood pressure and kidney health
Learn why blood pressure and kidney health affect each other, how to measure at home, and how to discuss targets and medicines safely.
Sodium intake and CKD
Understand sodium, salt, food labels, CKD guidance, hidden sources, and why potassium-based salt substitutes need care.
Preparing for a nephrology appointment
A practical checklist for organizing kidney results, medicines, symptoms, priorities, and questions before a nephrology appointment.
These guides explain general concepts and help you prepare questions. Personal decisions still belong with a qualified clinician who knows your history.