<s>[INST] What is chronic kidney disease? [/INST] Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a term used to describe kidney damage or reduced kidney function (regardless of the cause) that persists for more than 3 months. Sometimes, CKD leads to kidney failure or end stage renal disease (ESRD), which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to keep you alive. Source: FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE. Link: https://www.freseniuskidneycare.com/frequently-asked-questions. Field: Nephrology. Disease: Kidney Disease </s>