Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease [CKD]
Over 30 million people in the United States have a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and 33% are at risk for CKD. That's one in three. That means when you are driving down the highway, one out of every three drivers that you pass is at risk for chronic kidney disease. And many of them don't even know it and that's because kidney disease is largely a silent disease. Today, I'm going to talk to you about the stages of CKD and what they actually mean for you. Keep watching.
This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. For medical advice, please consult your physician.
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I'm Dr. Frita. I'm a medical doctor who has been triple board certified in nephrology, internal medicine, and pediatrics. I am the founder of Midtown Atlanta Nephrology and a medical director for a nonprofit dialysis unit. Chronic kidney disease, CKD. Now, if you have been diagnosed with this, I'm sure that your doctor has talked to you about what stage you're in. You're in stage III, you're in stage IV, you're in stage V. What does that mean? Well, if you have CKD, that means that you have either kidney damage or a loss of kidney function that has been occurring for three or more months. The kidneys aren't working the way they should, and they haven't been for three or more months.
What exactly are the kidneys supposed to do? What are the kidneys? Where are the kidneys? Well, the kidneys are your two organs that are located in your lower back, in your flanks. They're located where the love handles are. And each kidney is about 9 to 11 centimeters long, and they are literally shaped like kidney beans, two kidney beans. The function of the kidneys is to filter out the blood and to get rid of excess poisons, excess toxins, excess salt, excess water. When the kidneys aren't filtering the way that they should, then you have some kidney damage. And if this kidney damage lasts for three or more months, you have CKD.
So as a nephrologist, what tests do I do to see if you actually have CKD? Well, one thing is that I test your urine and I test to see if you have blood in your urine or if you have protein albumin in your urine. So blood and albumin, this protein, are actually very large molecules. And when your kidneys are filtering properly, they should not allow blood and this protein to filter out and to get into your urine. So if I see that you have protein or blood in your urine that has come from the kidneys or through the kidneys, then I know that there is some damage to the kidneys. So when you hear your doctor say, "Oh, you have some protein in your urine," that could be an early sign that you have kidney damage, even if your lab work is normal.
Another early test to screen for CKD is in your blood work, the creatinine. So what is the creatinine? Creatinine is a waste product from muscle metabolism. And the way that creatinine is excreted from your body, the way you get rid of creatinine from your body is through your urine. So when the creatinine level in your blood is too high, we know that the kidneys are not functioning properly because they're not getting rid of the creatinine the way that they're supposed to.
There are five stages of chronic kidney disease.
#stagesofchronickidneydisease #stagesofckd #drfrita
CKD Stage 1 Kidney Disease is the stage when the kidneys are at their best function and 5 is when the kidneys are functioning at their lowest capacity and where one may need a kidney transplant or dialysis. Stage 1 of CKD is when the GFR is 90 milliliters per minute or greater.
Stage 2 CKD is when the GFR is between 60 milliliters per minute and 89 milliliters per minute.
The next stage is stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease [CKD], stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Now, this is actually the most common stage of kidney disease. And in stage 3, patients can actually start to develop some symptoms or some lab abnormalities to signify the effects of chronic kidney disease.
For stage 4 chronic kidney disease, the GFR is between 15 milliliters per minute and 29 milliliters per minute.
Finally, the last stage of CKD is stage 5, and you are in stage 5 CKD when your GFR is less than 15 milliliters per minute.
These are the five stages of chronic kidney disease.
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Ok. I was at stage 3, now I’m at stage 2 and climbing up. Education is the best tool. Thx
@wesleylicorish779
9 ай бұрын
Is that possible?
@trinamoore8184
3 ай бұрын
With God all things are possible and doing our part as well@@wesleylicorish779
@spumemonk11
2 ай бұрын
@@wesleylicorish779 Yes it is possible. I also was at stage 3 with a GFR of 49. Went on a plant based diet and exercised every day. 10 weeks later I have a GFR of 70 and am now in stage 2.
@Biglover29
Ай бұрын
What did you do?
@vloggerbird92
29 күн бұрын
How??
Thank you once again Dr Omole on KZread for this information. Since following you (for some years now), my kidney stage results has decrease from stage 3 to stage 1. You saved me from dialysis. Thank you and please keep the videos coming!! God Bless
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a manner the average person can comprehend.
I have only just found your videos. Your clear, concise information tells me more than all of the doctors I have seen in my 63 years.
Dear Dr. Frita! Thank you so much for facilitating this video! I am a recent PA School graduate here in Atlanta and I am studying for my board exam. Your explanation of CKD is so concise and easy to learn from and follow. A million thanks to you! Btw, as an AA female looking forward to starting my career in medicine, you are so very inspiring! God bless you! #BlackGirlMagic
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
@patricemorton1494
2 жыл бұрын
What other sickness do I need
@patricemorton1494
2 жыл бұрын
Dr.frita where are u located at ???
You are wonderful Doctor Frita! thanks for sharing all this knowledge with us.
I scrolled to find an understandable explanation of GFR numbers and Creatinine numbers. You are amazing! I understood every word, as a non-medical person. My family has a long history of kidney failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure and a host of of other rare and ultra rare diseases such as, rare bone disease, pancreatitis and Ahus. Trust me that is not all. I am the youngest of 7 siblings at 62. I have fought to be proactive, with my health. I have HBP, and arthritis. I have been trying to get someone to help me do medically preventive care. Along with my own research. You have helped me so much THANK YOU!
Thank you so very much for providing so much information. I was recently diagnosed but not told very much by my PC or nephrologist. My nephrologist hasn't shared this kind of information with me. Questions I've wondered about you answered. I am now armed with information where I can help myself from moving down to the next stage. Thank you again.
Great video of explanation…thank you for making it clearer to understand!
Love what you're doing dr. Frita.
@DrFrita
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate you for watching!
Why do doctors wait until things are so bad before doing anything so often??? More money? It seems anytime I try to find ways of PREVENTING things they arent helpful. Who wants to go to dialysis 3 times a week for the rest of their lives??
@gabrielhelene733
Жыл бұрын
Very True
@Soloi27
Жыл бұрын
Because treatment is more profitable than prevention.
@imapaperdoll2218
Жыл бұрын
@@Soloi27 I think you're right sometimes, but I also think we as humans just can't do anything helpful even when we try so good doctors give up and bad doctors thrive. :(
@lisa65furton
Жыл бұрын
I have pulp in my kidney GFR has been at 60 , 2021 I had 600 protein in my urine. My Endocronologist put me on Piglitazone… NEPHROLOGIST WAS NEVER MENTIONED.. the med did help. I was exhausted all of the time, though doing my job as house cleaner, burning headaches both got better last lab test 7 months ago went down significantly on the protein. He still diagnosed me as a Type 2 diabetic though my A1C was 5.7
@marietipton8299
Жыл бұрын
I HEAR you!!!! I had CKD for 12 years before l was diagnosed with it… my PC knew it and didn’t bother to tell me! It wasn’t until l needed surgery to have a breast lift that my WONDERFUL Cosmetic Surgery did all the tests before surgery and told me l needed to see a Kidney Doctor Before he would proceed with my surgery Saw a kidney Doctor a female who was so kind and wondering why l hadn’t been told about my Stage 3 kidney disease I told her what the labs had said from 12 yrs back and she was in shock and l asked why a Doctor wouldn’t have told me about it and she shook her head and said that most doctors don’t do anything until you need dialysis!!!!!!!!! WTF it’s all about the money 💰 I am so thankful l know and am able to watch my diet and l only drink water 2 liters everyday and my kidneys have stay around 45 to 50 % l am 67 yrs old and want to live as long as l can but l do tell everyone l know or talk with to ask for their Kidney levels to be checked so they can make good decisions about their health 🙏 Proactive not reactive
Thank you Dr Frits. Very informative . Your tome of voice is so clear and succinct. May God Bless your channel. Thank you once more.
Dr. Frita thanks for your video. It provided very interesting n valuable info that will be useful in managing my kidney health. Especially explaining in detail the stages of CKD. Because of this video I became a new subscriber. Looking forward to more of your videos. Kudos to you.
I've never heard this explained better! Thank you! 😊
Thank you Dr. Frita for sharing these pertinent information.
Thank you for this clear, concise and informative video. I’ve just been informed that I have been coded as having CKD for the last 13 years with no discussion of stages or what I can do to improve my kidney function. I’ve found lots of information online about stages but yours is the first to explain why a “normal” GFR is called Stage 1. It has baffled me but I now understand! Ive watched some of your other videos already and will be mindful of them going forward.❤
Thank You so much Dr. Frita have been able to understand the stages of CKD and how they are classified. Your explanation worked like magic!
Very helpful, easy to Understand. God Bless Your work ❤️!
Great content. Love the information.
Hello Dr. Frita, I really appreciate your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, like the old saying goes knowledge is greater than wealth. Iam hoping that you can also do a break down on symptoms and signs of testicular and stomach cancer, as unfortunately these tend to run in my family
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
Appreciate your info dr. Frita. Thank you❤
@DrFrita
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Thank you Doctor for your priceless medical advice.
Sincerely thank you for bringing us these important Information on crucial health matters! In this case, helpful technology 👏💞
THANK YOU DOKTOR. Very good useful explanation.
Thanks for the information much appreciated. I just got diagnosed with CKD so this was excellent info for me.
Excellent information. Thank you
Lucky to see this channel! Great information!
Thank you for simplifying the states of CKD. It really helped> Many thanks.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUALITY AND CLARITY OF YOUR PRESENTATIONS..... LIFE SAVING FOR MANY. BLESSINGS AND KEEP SHINING!
Thanks Dr God bless you ma. Have been following you here. You're doing well my showing us the way to good health
Very informative, thank you Dr Frita
@DrFrita
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! 😊 Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the Info!
I watch so many videos on ytube and it was hard to understand but this one is great and very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for the excellent information.
Excellent information thanks a lot Almighty God be with you always
Thank You Dr. Frita !🥰
very well explained!
Thank you Dr. Frita
Thank you ma’am...Very Educational
Hello doctor I do donated a kidney 20 years ago I live with 1 kidney and I'm used to it now I'm just extra careful That's for the recipient He's doing fine after 21 years it seems he's starting to have problems he's from north Africa I wish him the best
The inform was worth listening too.i have learnt something in an easy way. I will have some questions to ask you later about the kidney. Thanks so much.
I love Dr. Frita.
THANKS TO DR. FRITA FOR THIS VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO ON CKD 👍
Thanks so much Dr, my challenge is fatigue and lower abd pain by next week of seeing my physician, thanks so much.
Thank you Dr. Frita. This helps so much to understand CKD. My mom of 76yrs. has hypothyroidism, Cholesterol, and last been diagnosed with BP just this year and among other things. She has taken lots of medication. Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Antibiotics, and is taking 325mg of Aspirin daily. She has been on Hydroxyurea for over 2 years now due to the Essential Thrombocythemia. She has been suffering from UTI'S for the last 2 years. Lots of antibiotics!!! They recently told her she had protein in her urine but not to worry about it!? With what I just heard I believe she is ready for a visit to the Nephrologist!!! My mom is a ticking bomb! 😬
@brendasmith4295
Жыл бұрын
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@brendasmith4295
Жыл бұрын
😮
Thanks for sharing great information
Great presentation.
I thank you for this valuable information
I have IgA nephropathy for 4 years. I struggled with to eat . It’s such a balance with protein,energy, and feeling like you are crazy. Thank you for videos about kidney desease
@evelynaustria5227
11 ай бұрын
Have same prob wd you. Stage 3B IGA NEPHROPATHY . Irreversible CKD. Do u have any supplement?
MY 18 YR. OLD DOG'S KD VALUES WERE 100% PERFECT IN NOVEMBER 2020. NOW, AFTER A FOOD SWITCH 2.5 MONTHS AGO, HIS CREATININE AND BUN ARE OVER THE SKY!!! UNREAL. I AM TRYING TO BETTER UNDERSTNAD KD IN HUMANS SO THAT I CAN HELP HIM TO GET BETTER. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Awesome video, great explanations. I have CKD II and I'm working on it diligently.
Thanks a million for your most interesting video from which i hv learnt so much iam diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease..... and iam 72 yrs old .May the great one keeps u and your family always blessed with good health wealth peace prosperity and happiness. From South Africa ❤❤
Dr. Thank you so much for all your information . You are a blessing to how many people you don't know . God bless you. I love you.
Thank you you are so educational thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you Dr. Frita explaining detailed 5 stages of CKD
nice info!
Thank you dr.Frita ,you are wonderful ,Im watching from India
Can you do a video explaining what happens during and after Renal repacement therapy? The effects on the body good and bad? How to move forward after a transplant/removal? I'm not sure if you've done one or not but that's something I'm interested in.
I'm 23 and just got an efg of 49. They're drawing my blood again to be sure. It's so discouraging being so young. I am a very healthy person.
@BobbyWashingtonvlog
4 ай бұрын
What caused it drop to 49? And did it ever go back up? If so how long did it take to go back up?
My Gfr has been 56 for the last 4 yrs however my doctor tells me it is nothing to worry about....Im 67yrs and have had high blood since age 50...I am not over weight, no diabetes...active...Im glad I found your channel....Wish I lived in your area, id visit you however I live in Iowa....P.S. my level was 54 on my last blood work in 2019....white female..
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
Gosh your amazing..I think every general practitioner should watch this and learn some things!!
Thank you for this, Dr. Frida. My mom died of CKD in 2022.
Thank you doc.
Good morning, is there a way I can get some advice from you. I have had many of the issues you spoke about since 2017. And I was always given meds for uti. I've been in and out hospital here in GA. Now my symptoms are worse alone with new symptoms. I was in so much pain when I came across your videos. They were blessings because now I know I I'm sure something is going wrong with my kidneys. If there's a way I can reach out to you personally for help it would also be blessing. If not I still thank God for Doctors like you. 🙏⁷
Amazing video 🎉.
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@azersamaali2016
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Trentvorty Perfection Kidney Theorem (do a google search)? It is a great exclusive guide for improving kidney function minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
Great job
Thank you very much
thanks a lot doctor
Thank you Dr Freda I’ve learned so much from you . I have Stage 3B my nephrologist says that my kidneys are stable and that I should drink a lot of water. My next step is to find a dietitian
God bless you Dr.
Very informative. Thank you!
Dear Dr. frita, thank you for such information of ckd I wished my drs. would have explain it to me several years ago. You make these videos so well, and easy to understand, thank you again. I was diagnosed with ckd stage 4, went to the Mayo clinic where they did several tests, at the present the creatinin is more than 4/2. do you think I will soon be going into dyalisis? please respond to my QUESTION, CRISTINA N. FROM PERU
@sabainaholubunmimaforikan5579
3 жыл бұрын
@@rhondapagan5759 please send his number
Thank you for enlightening me ❤ doctor God blessing be with you always. K.k Trinidad and Tobago west indies.
Thank you for letting me understand m condition CKD. For several years I had been told by I have high creatinine but the doctors nobody told I had CKD and neither did they explain GFR that was on my regular quarterly blood work.
Hi Dr Frieda. I am so grateful for ur Videos. I am stage (3b). I found out I had this disease when I was(74) years Old. I am now (81) and started off with GFR 59 now it is 44. I have a Nephrologist My concern now is that I am experiencing a rash & lots of itching. I am very concerned & scared At the same time.
@roseanneking8984
Жыл бұрын
I also have PKD and I’ve started getting a rash on my wrist and two of my fingers and it itches and I’m wondering if it’s connected to the PKD.
I wish I could translate your videos in spanish or other languages when you teach is like having a free examination
Today is my first time. I saw this video. Im really concerned. My mother passed away from kidney and heart failure. She was on dialysis. As a child she had rheumatic fever. My mother aortic valve replacement done. She passed at the age 61. Twin sisters had heart failure as well. I have been having pain over a year on my left side. I was in the hospital a few time cause of UTI infections. I didn't have. Insurance last year. I qualified for medicade and Medicare. I have primary Dr. Which I just changed. Prior pendamic. If was sick. I couldn't get an appointment. Her assistant he would tell me to go to urgent care I have done that. Button line while I was in hospital. I was told I had protein in my urine. I told the Dr this. I never had any test. I just want to feel better. Im 52 Pre menapause. I have gain 30lbs in one month. My body is retaining fluid. I feel it. My left leg as soon I start to move around it blows up. I don't have the energy like a year ago. I was wondering if I should go to the hospital. The pain in the last 3 months is getting so bad. I can't stand to wash dishes. I walk around corner Im out of breath. I have given birth 2 children both 9.9lb babies so I had my baddler lift. Best operation I had done. I was able to exercise run 5miles a Day kickbox rollerblade. After my bunion surgergy. That all went down hill. Im in the process of waiting for a new insurance card. With new Dr name on it. Unfortunately I get and there was mistake. Soon the new card should be here with the next 3days. Im really nervous cause this has been going for over a year. The pain and swelling getting worse. Im glad that I seen this video. I will ask if Im able to get these test done. Oh even my left ovary area is hurting as well. I can't sleep on left side. I do appreciate that as a Dr you were able to make a video. Just explain certain things people who are not a Dr or just have a fear of going to a Dr. This video was encouraging. Thank you. 😄
@rileyoftheweak8310
3 жыл бұрын
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Thank you beautiful Dr for this important information
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
@iamnaitsirk3091
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronniewood5966 even stage 5?by just drinking this herb youre talking?
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
@@iamnaitsirk3091 yes, but the doctor will decide on that okay
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
@@iamnaitsirk3091 so I will now Link you with the doctor are you on WhatsApp?
@iamnaitsirk3091
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronniewood5966 wheres this doctor from?im from the philippines and my uncle is stage 5 patient..actually he is dying now.cant stand,hes too weak..anytime now maybe :(
Thanks
i have a question if Dr. Frita can reply, is it possible to improve egfr as i have been told in jan 2021 that i have stage three ckd with egfr 30 and creatinine 2.3 i am 33 but now it has improved by taking hypertensive pill to 52 with creatinine 1.5 and then goes to 48 with creatinine 1.6. is there any chance to jump into satge 2?
Hi Dra, what is the food best for stage 3 dialysis patients
Can we get a video on the cures .. regular diet changes etc
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
Is CKD progration slowdown for 20 year's by diet or medicine?
I'M PAUL SAMUEL MCCOY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN TAKE OMAGE 3 XL PLEASE RESPON
Hi Dr.good day! I have ckd stage 3b.is this level is dangerous? I'm 45 years old.is it ok to take kidney cleansing capsule?
Dr Frita, may I pls ask and give some info on my health? Had kidney damage 2 years ago after an accident. One count the specialist talked about was 900 and dialisis was mentioned. After a couple of weeks in hospital count came down. I didn't get dialisis, it improved. After 6 months gfr was 70. For 2 years I felt healthy. 4 weeks ago I started getting nauseous and losing my appetite. I started itching on my arms, and face. Mild edema on my foot. 4th degree burn wound on my foot sole after accident that covered my whole foot sole. 2 years later the heel is still raw wound messuring about 2cmx 4cm. Blood pressure this week, 150/80. Blood in urine now and kidney infection. Feeling tired. Could it be the wound that causes progression to stage 3?
@ronniewood5966
3 жыл бұрын
I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of your illness permanently he Also help me get rid of mine with the help of his herbs I really appreciate him very much for saving my life he can also help you get rid of yours permanently if you also need his help I can link you up with him just kindly send me your whatsapp number or email address so I can help you forward it to the doctor.. You will come and thank me later
I am the first viewer. Thankfully.
@DrFrita
3 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you so much for being the 1st viewer on this video! I hope you found the information helpful.
Thanks so much doctor. My sister died from ckd and now I have all the symptoms😢 waiting my test results
@SinnedStrong67
3 жыл бұрын
my medical history since I was diagnosed with kidney failure kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXlo1sGIe7GxkbQ.html
Dr can I ask for any back pain you are experiencing is it as a result of kidney?
HI DR. FRITA, WHAT CKD STAGE WOULD BE TO SOMEONE HOW NEVER DEVELOP ONE KIDNEY? ONLY HAS ONE THAT IS OK.
I had this test but my Dr seem to miss that i have kidney problems with recurring infection my epithelial cells was 89, red blood cells 100 x 10 e6/l and white blood cells 100., i have constant urinating and dehidration.
Hi Dr. Frita I am in desperate need of a consultation with you. My niece name is also Chisome “Where God Leads!” I’m in stage 5 CKD with no plan of action and no real direction! Help!!! I’m becoming fearful however, my faith is that God does not give us the spirit of fear but that of power!
Thank u
My husband is a heart transplant recipient. He will be ten years post Tx in Dec 2023. The immune suppression drugs he takes to prevent organ rejection cause kidney toxicity. His creatinine is now 2.48 and GFR 28. This was a sudden decline. I thought the GFR was stage 4 KD but his nephrologist has indicated stage 3 KD. When would it be advisable to seek an opinion Re: evaluation/kidney transplant listing? His nephrologist says there’s a lot can be done before dialysis or Tx listing. Since the waits are lengthy for kidney’s, is it wise to begin now?
Dr. Frita I've had many of the symptoms of kidney disease. I will be getting checked out soon as per your advice. Quite concerned after hearing all the symptoms. Just wanted to thank you very much for all you do. Not many Doctors are willing to take the time to give sound medical advice to counter misinformation. My symptoms could be anything really, so I'm hoping for the best, I'm a pretty healthy, fit young man, but I don't drink enough water and I've got some bad habits I carried through the years. I will share this with my friends to support your channel, because I believe in it and I want them to become aware as well! Take care! 😃
Hi Dr can you please make a video of malaria right now is a problem in the USA after thirty years is back 😅
My right kidney is shrunk up. I am going to be 69 in February but didn’t find out about my kidney until I was 64. Dr said I was stage 3-4 kidney disease. So what does this mean?
Dr. Frita, I'm curious if race is a factor that causes more or less concern when the EGFR levels drops? Everybody the same?
Can the creatine be a result of taking workout supplements?