As with many other chronic illnesses, chronic kidney disease is measured in stages. These stages mark the progression at which the kidneys are losing function. The stages of kidney disease are determined by a factor known as the glomerular filtration rate, or GFR. Your GFR value is determined by blood tests, specifically your creatinine levels, […]
stages of renal disease
Understanding the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a health issue that affects more than three million people each year in the United States alone. Despite the prevalence of this disease, not many people know much about it. This lack of understanding can make actually living with renal disease even more difficult than it needs to be. Understanding is […]
Stages of Renal Disease Explained
It can be very easy to get lost in all of the medical jargon and rhetoric when it comes to medical diagnosis. Often, everything your doctor says comes out sounding like another language. Understanding renal disease can help you to better understand your treatment and lifestyle recommendations. In fact, if you better understand your diagnosis […]
