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Understanding your GFR can help you learn how to take control and slow the progression of your condition.
GFR is the Glomerular Filtration Rate which shows how well your kidneys are performing their function of filtering and removing the waste & toxins out of your body. It is considered to be the best “kidney-health assessment tool” by all the nephrologists. Knowing the GFR value helps the patients in having an appropriate approach for their treatment including the medicines, dietary changes and the other required lifestyle changes.
A simple blood test is done to find the GFR value. And online, it can be calculated by using the eGFR Calculator, by using the age, gender and creatinine levels of the patient.
The higher your GFR, the better your kidneys function!
In simple words you can say, that the kidneys are performing excellently, if the GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) is around 100. Or if it is around 90 or above, then also the kidneys are performing well. But if the GFR falls below 90, then it is a possibility that something is wrong with your kidneys definitely.
This may indicate both healthy or damaged kidneys. There is a low possibility of any symptoms in your body. Some of the early symptoms are - presence of protein in urine, UTI infections and swelling in feet. However, it is easy to manage this condition, if diagnosed timely.
The kidneys are still working, but mild kidney damage occurs at this stage. It is a possibility that you may not experience any symptom in your body. Following a healthy diet, keeping the blood pressure & blood sugar levels in control, its further progression can be prevented.
At this stage, mild to moderate damage might occur to the kidneys. The kidneys don’t work well as they should. As a result, waste starts accumulating in the body. You may start having certain problems like loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, body weakness, fatigue and swelling in hands & legs.
With the proper healthcare support including a kidney-friendly diet, the further progression can be prevented.
It is the last stage before the kidney damage occurs. The damage to the kidneys can vary from moderate to severe at this stage, as a severe decrease occurs in the GFR. You may need to go for a dialysis or kidney transplant as a major part of the treatment, if the kidneys stop working.
Serious problems like fatigue, back pain, sleeping issues, bone diseases and heart complications might occur. It is important to have a proper follow-up with your nephrologist at this stage.
Also known as the ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) or kidney failure, it is the advanced stage of kidney disease. The kidneys are damaged almost completely and the person needs to go for dialysis or kidney transplant. Several problems like loss of appetite, anemia (blood loss), rapid weight loss, metabolic acidosis might occur in the body.
Additionally, you might face difficulty in breathing, muscle cramps, pain in your back and swelling in hands and legs.
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