The main causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes and hypertension. Both conditions cause progressive injury to the nephrons, the functional units of the kidney that produce urine in the process of removing waste and excess substances from the blood. Other causes include autoimmune diseases, inherited disorders, recurrent urinary tract infections, previous kidney injury, and long-term exposure to certain medications.
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