Did you know more than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease and most of them don’t know that they are suffering from kidney disease? Detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be a complex procedure, as kidney damage has already occurred when signs and symptoms appear. For this reason, kidney disease is known as ‘silent condition’ and most of the people with early stage of CKD are unaware of it. You might have few signs or symptoms in the early stages of chronic kidney disease. Until the condition is advanced, you may not realize that you have kidney disease. For early detection, it is important to be aware of signs and symptoms instead of watching for later stage symptoms and then taking action. You may be at risk for CKD if you have high blood pressure or diabetes. It is suggested to get a checkup once a year for any evidence of kidney disease and to learn your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). To measure your creatinine levels and help determine your level of kidney function, your physician can give you a blood test. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is derived from your blood creatinine, your age, race, gender, and other factors.