ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease)

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a condition where the kidneys have lost nearly all their ability to function properly. The kidneys normally filter waste, excess fluid, and maintain balance in the body. When they fail, waste builds up, and essential functions are disrupted, causing symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and difficulty breathing. ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease and requires treatment such as dialysis or a kidney transplant to take over the filtering process and sustain life. It is a serious condition that affects overall health and requires ongoing medical management.