Srilanka, Feb. 17 -- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a silent epidemic affecting millions worldwide. While high blood pressure and diabetes are commonly known risk factors, many people overlook the role of urological conditions in the development of CKD. Conditions such as kidney stones, prostate enlargement and recurrent urosepsis can lead to long-term kidney damage if left untreated. Many people overlook the role of urological conditions in the development of CKD

If you've had kidney stones, you're at a higher risk for more kidney stones and chronic kidney disease

About 1 in 10 people will develop a kidney stone during their lifetime. They're most common in people in their 30s and 40s

If a stone that can't pass on its own or is b...