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Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

StageseGFRKidney StatusSigns and SymptomsCo-Morbidities
1>90Mild kidney damage,
but the kidneys are still working well
Possible protein in the urine
260-89Mild kidney damage,
but the kidneys are still working well
Possible protein in the urine
33a – 45-59
3b – 30-44
Some kidney damage,
and the kidneys are not working well
Swelling of hands and feet,
back pain,
polyuria
High blood pressure
anemia
bone disease
415-30Moderate or severe kidney damage,
and the kidneys are not working well
Swelling of hands and feet,
back pain,
polyuria
High blood pressure,
anemia,
bone disease
5<15Close to or complete kidney failureItching,
muscle cramps,
nausea and vomiting,
not feeling hungry,
swelling of hands and feet,
back pain,
polyuria,
trouble breathing,
trouble sleeping
Prepare for or start dialysis.
Prepare for or have a kidney transplant.
eGFR - estimated glomerular filtration rate

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