2015年9月26日星期六

5 Stages and Symptoms of Renal Failure

For people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), their kidneys don't often fail all at once. Instead, kidney disease usually progresses slowly for a period of years. With early detection and prompt treatment, it may be possible to slow, prevent, or even reverse the disease. The following is an introduction of 5 stages and symptoms of Renal Failure, which can help you understand your condition better.

 Five stages of Renal Failure

In the table below, the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is a measure of how well your kidneys are cleaning your blood.

                                                     Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
 Stage Description GFR Level
Normal kidney functionHealthy kidneys90 mL/min or more
Stage 1 Kidney damage with normal or high GFR90 mL/min or more
Stage 2 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR60 to 89 mL/min
Stage 3 Moderate decrease in GFR30 to 59 mL/min
Stage 4 Severe decrease in GFR15 to 29 mL/min
Stage 5 Kidney failureLess than 15 mL/min or on dialysis

● Symptoms of Renal Failure

In Stage 1 and Stage 2 Renal Failure, there are often few symptoms. Early diagnosis can be made when there is:

▪ High blood pressure (hypertension)

▪ Higher than normal levels of serum creatinine or BUN

▪ Blood or protein in the urine

▪ Evidence of kidney damage in an MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, or contrast X-ray

▪ A family history of PKD

In Stage 3 Renal Failrue, anemia and/or early bone disease may appear and should be treated to help you feel your best and reduce problems down the road.

When the disease has progressed to Stage 4, it's time to begin preparing for dialysis and/or a kidney transplant.

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