Laxmi Narayan Laxmi Narayan Asked 9 months ago

Does stage 3 kidney disease require dialysis?

My father has been diagnosed with Stage 3 kidney disease, and we are all very worried. The doctor mentioned monitoring, but I'm anxious about the future. Does Stage 3 kidney disease usually require dialysis, or can it be managed without it?

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Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I cried for days when my husband was diagnosed with stage 3, thinking dialysis was next. But honestly, it's been four years and he is perfectly stable with just medicines. It's scary but very manageable.

Rajesh Singhal Rajesh Singhal Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, stage 3 kidney disease does not require dialysis. Dialysis is usually for stage 5 when kidney function drops below 15 percent. At stage 3, you just need a strict diet and proper blood pressure management.

Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Beta, don't panic. Dialysis is not needed now. Just reduce your salt intake immediately and stop eating heavy maida and outside food. Drink coriander seed water if your doctor allows, it helps soothe the system.

Lata Hegde Lata Hegde Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Have faith, your body has a lot of strength to heal. Stage 3 is an early warning to change our habits, not a reason to lose hope. Take your meds on time and leave the rest to God.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nahi babu, dialysis ki zaroorat bilkul nahi padti isme. Humare padosi ko bhi yahi tha, woh bas parhez karte hain aur bilkul theek hain. Aap bilkul chinta mat kijiye.

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Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about dialysis right now, okay? Stage 3 is actually very common and people live normal lives for decades with it. Just get a good doctor and follow the plan.

Pushpa Rawat Pushpa Rawat Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

You can keep stage 3 under control without dialysis by drinking enough water and limiting high-potassium foods like bananas. But if you notice any swelling in your feet or face, go to your nephrologist immediately.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

No, dialysis is not needed for this stage. Just follow your doctor's advice carefully and take care of your health.

Vikas Deshpande Vikas Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

At stage 3, your kidneys are just semi-retired like me, they don't need replacement yet! Just listen to your doctor and stop eating pickles like there is no tomorrow.

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Akash Verma Akash Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, searching health queries on Google at 2 AM will make you think you need a transplant tomorrow. Relax, stage 3 does not need dialysis. Now close your phone and get some sleep!

Siddharth Sharma Siddharth Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Arrey nahi yaar, stage 3 pe kisne bol diya dialysis? Yeh toh bas warning sign hai na. Salt kam karo aur mast walk kiya karo, sab control mein rahega.

Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Normally it doesn't, but please don't take it lightly. My father's stage 3 slipped to stage 4 fast because we missed his monthly blood tests. Please monitor GFR levels closely with a proper doctor.

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