About Kidney Disease

The 5 Stages of Kidney Disease.

Understanding the 5 Stages of kidney disease and treatment options starts with knowing what stage you’re in.

Mild, Stages 1 and 2, GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) > 60

These early stages indicate slight damage to your kidneys and display few to no symptoms.
Manage your condition with a healthy diet and by regulating blood pressure and blood sugar.

Moderate, Stage 3, GFR 30-59

You could have fatigue, urination changes, sleep problems and kidney pain.
Speak to your doctor about a kidney-friendly diet, healthy lifestyle changes, managing high blood pressure and medications that may help.

Severe, Stage 4, GFR 15-29

Symptoms could include fatigue, back pain, nausea, taste changes and difficultly sleeping.
See a kidney doctor to explore treatment options and to manage complications such as anemia and cardiovascular disease.

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Stage 5, GFR 15-29

You may experience nausea, loss of appetite, itching, swelling and making little or no urine.
It’s time to consider treatment options such as dialysis and kidney transplant.

Are you in Stage 3, 4, or 5?

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