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Kidney disease can be caused due to a number of reasons and are widely spread among the elderly. The major risk factors for kidney diseases include diabetes, hypertension, a family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older. Kidney diseases often show no symptoms and go undetected until they are very advanced. Nephrologists all over the world suggest that people with risk factors for kidney disease should get their kidney function checked regularly because early detection and treatment can help slow down or prevent the progression of kidney disease.