@rachel.foreverwell: Did you know you can have kidney disease for YEARS without experiencing a single symptom? 😳 As a dialysis nurse, this is something I wish more people understood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has FIVE stages, and they’re largely determined by your eGFR, a measurement that estimates how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. Here’s a quick breakdown: ⚡️Stage 1: eGFR 90+ — Normal filtration, but evidence of kidney damage. ⚡️Stage 2: eGFR 60–89 — Mildly decreased filtration with evidence of kidney damage. ⚡️Stage 3: eGFR 30–59 — Moderately reduced kidney function. Some people may begin experiencing symptoms. ⚡️Stage 4: eGFR 15–29 — Severely reduced kidney function. Planning for possible dialysis or transplantation may begin. ⚡️Stage 5: eGFR below 15 — Kidney failure. Dialysis or transplantation may be needed depending on symptoms and complications. And here’s something that surprises people… You can STILL produce urine even when your kidneys are failing! Just because you’re peeing doesn’t mean your kidneys are adequately filtering waste and regulating electrolytes. Two of the biggest causes of kidney disease? Diabetes and high blood pressure. The good news is that early detection and treatment can help slow progression. If you have risk factors, ask your healthcare provider about checking your eGFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR). These two tests can reveal problems long before symptoms appear. One important note: CKD generally requires kidney abnormalities lasting at least three months. A single eGFR result doesn’t necessarily mean you have chronic kidney disease. Your kidneys work around the clock to keep you alive. Give them some love! 💬 Do you know your most recent eGFR? #KidneyHealth #ChronicKidneyDisease #DialysisNurse #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #NurseEducation

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 05:02:17 GMT