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Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar (diabetes) all harm the kidneys and can lead to chronic kidney disease. Once kidney function reaches a certain low level, extra steps such as kidney-protecting medication may be necessary.
Chronic kidney disease occurs when a disease or condition impairs kidney function, causing kidney damage to worsen over several months or years. Diseases and conditions that cause chronic kidney disease include: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes; High blood pressure
Explaining your kidney test results. Your GFR result on ___________ (Date), was _________. A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range. A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease. A GFR of 15 or lower may mean kidney failure. What is GFR? GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate. GFR is a measure of how well your kidneys filter blood.
Renal (kidney) failure occurs when the kidneys are no longer functioning, at which time dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to keep you alive. This article explains how chronic kidney disease is staged and what each stage means regarding treatment, complications, and the risk of renal failure.
Learn about your CKD health numbers: blood pressure, weight, serum creatinine, eGFR, BUN, uACR, and more. Regular testing helps manage CKD. It is normal to feel like living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) sometimes means you need to learn a new language. CKD is a complex condition that worsens over time.
In general, an eGFR value lower than 60 is a sign that your kidneys may not be working properly. An eGFR lower than 15 is a marker of kidney failure. You may notice your eGFR number go up or down slightly between tests. This is normal.
In general, below-normal creatinine levels are benign and not cause for concern. However, very low levels can be a sign of malnourishment or significant muscle mass loss.
Most patients will not have symptoms unless eGFR falls below about 20-25. As kidney function decreases below this level, symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, ankle swelling, loss of appetite and itching. What are the treatment options for a low eGFR? Treatment for most kidney diseases revolves around good blood pressure.
Normal range in people without CKD: 2.5 – 7.8 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) CKD range: Individual to each patient. Lower is generally better. Urea levels in your blood can also be raised by dehydration or by eating a lot of protein.
Low creatinine levels may result from low muscle mass, malnutrition, and some underlying health conditions. Treatment may include lifestyle and dietary changes, as well as medication.