CKD STAGES - WEBSITES

[My_Kidneys]

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healthline.com/health/ckd-s...

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[Pest72]

I have a gfr number of. 12 where do I fit into the CKD

[My_Kidneys in reply to Pest72]

If you have a GFR of 12 you should see a nephrologist, a kidney doctor, and get another GFR lab test. Patients who are in stage 5 are on dialysis and are seeking a kidney donor.

The American Kidney Fund defines stage 5CKD as:

"Stage 5 CKD means you have an eGFR less than 15.

An eGFR less than 15 means the kidneys are getting very close to failure or have completely failed. If your kidneys fail, waste builds up in your blood, which makes you very sick.

Some of the symptoms of kidney failure are:

Itching

Muscle cramps

Feeling sick and throwing up

Not feeling hungry

Swelling in your hands and feet

Back pain

Urinating (peeing) more or less than normal

Trouble breathing

Trouble sleeping

Once your kidneys have failed, you will need to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant to live.

Preparing for dialysis: Dialysis helps clean your blood when your kidneys have failed. There are several things to think about, such as the type of dialysis, how to plan your treatments and how they will affect your daily life. Learn more about hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Preparing for a transplant: A kidney transplant is a surgery to give you a healthy kidney from someone else’s body. If you can find a living kidney donor, you may not need to start dialysis at all. It is possible to have a transplant when your kidneys are getting close to failure. Learn more about kidney transplants."

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