Prabhu Das Prabhu Das Asked 4 months ago

Is there a stage 5 kidney disease?

My brother-in-law has kidney problems, and the doctor mentioned 'stage 4'. I'm just curious, is there also a stage 5 kidney disease, or is stage 4 the last one?

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Manish Gupta Manish Gupta Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, Stage 5 is kidney failure, and it requires dialysis or a transplant. The tests for monitoring this can be quite expensive, so it is wise to compare lab prices and check if your insurance covers renal care.

Leela Viswanathan Leela Viswanathan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Stage 5 is the final stage of chronic kidney disease. It is a very delicate stage where the kidneys have almost stopped working. Please ensure the patient is under the close care of a good nephrologist.

Usha Rani Usha Rani Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Stage 5 exists and it is a critical condition. While diet control is helpful, please do not rely on home remedies or herbs at this stage. It requires immediate, proper medical treatment from a specialist.

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Rina Barua Rina Barua Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Stage 5 is real and is also called End-Stage Renal Disease. Just like I have to monitor my thyroid constantly, kidney patients need regular blood filtration tests and strict follow-ups with their doctor to manage this.

Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Stage 5 is kidney failure. My uncle had to go through this, and it was tough, but regular dialysis helped him a lot. Stay strong and make sure you have a supportive team of doctors around you.

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Ram Lakhan Yadav Ram Lakhan Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan, kidney ki bimari mein paanchva stage hota hai jise kidney fail hona kehte hain. Isme doctor sahib ki salah lena aur samay pe dawai khana bahut jaroori hai. Himmat rakhiye aur turant achhe hospital dikhaiye.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Stage 5 is indeed kidney failure. My elders always say to drink enough water and eat simple food, but for Stage 5, you absolutely must follow the nephrologist's advice strictly. Medical treatment is the only way here.

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