Several factors can lead to CKD in children, including:
- Congenital anomalies: Conditions like *renal dysplasia* or *polycystic kidney disease*. - Glomerular diseases: Diseases affecting the kidney's filtering units, such as *glomerulonephritis*. - Inherited conditions: Disorders like *Alport syndrome*. - Systemic diseases: Conditions such as *lupus* or *diabetes*.