Mnemonic: the 5 Stages of chronic kidney disease, based on GFR

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Stage 1 is normal (GFR 90-120)
Stage 2 is mild (GFR 60-90)
Stage 3 is moderate (GFR 30-60)
Stage 4 is severe (15-30)
Stage 5 is end stage kidney disease "ESKD" (0-15)

But, How are you going to remember those numbers?! -Watch the video to know.

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[SalehALRiyami]

I am 47 years old my gfr is 7 only. Stayed 5 thank god I lm not on dialysis nor transplant thank god and ill do my best at least to stay for 3 years from now like this. I gain my strength from god. Folks don't let people like this to disappoint you or let you down

[brownproductionskidneydise]

I absolutely love the video. It's easy to understand. My wife has Chronic Kidney Disease. She received her Kidney Transplant in May 2018. Since then, my twin brother and I have been avid, passionate Kidney Donor Advocates.

[damianperea]

Great explanation. My dad was diagnosed at stage 4 today, and did not understand until now

[michaelhartling]

I have never seen GFR on my tests. My urine proteins have been off the charts for years.
My blood numbers are fine according to the tests.

[timmyhiggins]

My gfr was 90 last month, now its 60. I'm 41. The ultrasound showed no signs of damage. I had high blood pressure but now medicated.

[deannewoods]

Going in for a renogram next week after having abdominal ultrasound and CT scan without and with dye. They showed mild hydronephrosis and a UPJ obstruction right where the kidnety attaches to the ureter. Possibly born with it and its just cropping its ugly head now at almost 61. My question is, will they do surgery to fix this obstruction or will I just be left to deal with the pain it causes for the rest of my life?

[CANADA]

My gfr is 107 but my creatinine is 375 why this different

[JoyPerpuse]

Mu gfe is 87 is that normal? Or mild damage my kidney.. what is the best can i do?

[truefitness]

My gfr is at 52 at the age of 37. I work out often and pretty healthy. I don't know how this is possible but I believe I have a family history of diabetes but still don't understand how this is affecting at this age 😔

[CR-bczt]

I'm at 88 I've found out. Confused, I eat a mixed diet, fruits, vegs also processed foods as I believe a balanced diet is mentally healthier so we don't refuse the foods we truely enjoy the taste of. I don't smoke or drink, I drink plenty of water and I exercise, boxing, MMA. I'm 35 in a month's time, I'm 5'11 and now 12st 10 from 14.8 during lockdown.

[maryaboyd]

Thank you for this wonderful explanation, you are awesome.

[nadeiyageorge]

In India they say any count above 60 is normal.

[Devilqueen]

Greetings Sir.. My Father has GFR 58.. Creatitine 1.32.. he had Kidney Stone and Fatty Liver..No Diabetes but Have Blood Pressure.. Is this Serious Sir 🥺 ?.. Is This Cured Bg Taking Medicines Sir ?.. What Type Of Foods Should Be Avoided Sir ?.. Please Reply Sir 🥺

[MoinKras]

Relative function of my both kidney is 55% and 45% while creatinine level is 0.63

[manarsmaan]

smart way of studying . Thank you Doctor

[smgs]

My cussing son is on stage 5
Doctor suggested to transplant a kidney . But less on medicine in Sri Lanka doctor postponed transplanting date and he asked ud to dialise . Is it correct disison at this situation

[dwaipayanjana]

Sir My father's creatinine is 1.52, uric acid is 4.23 and Age is 50...no diabetes and no Blood Pressure... Is it normal or abnormal? My father has taken chicken 1day before the test.

[dianaferreira]

I was suffering from similar issue in the past, but I'm glad it has been fixed

[MojoFlyfree]

My brother have stage 3 so is it possible treatment he is very worried about it

[barserdinc]

İf there is no protein in urine but creatinin is 1.4, is it ckd ?