Arjun Das Arjun Das Asked 4 months ago

What are the levels of kidney disease?

My father was recently diagnosed with kidney disease, and the doctor mentioned different 'levels.' We're trying to understand what that means for his health. Can someone explain what are the levels of kidney disease?

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Aditya Deshmukh Aditya Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Yaar, kidney disease ke levels generally 5 hote hain, based on GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate). Actually, GFR shows how well your kidneys are filtering blood. Stage 1 is mild damage, then it goes up to Stage 5, jo full kidney failure hota hai. Every stage ka apna treatment aur care plan hota hai, so regular checkups are key, bro.

Sakshi Singh Sakshi Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Excuse me, I'm trying to understand this. So there are different levels of kidney disease? Does it start mildly and then get worse? And what happens at the higher stages? I'm curious if there are specific symptoms for each stage.

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Aryan Singh Aryan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

So, kidney disease levels usually get categorized into 5 stages, based on how well your kidneys are filtering stuff (called GFR). Stage 1 is mild, then it goes all the way to Stage 5, which is full-on kidney failure and might need dialysis. My uncle has it, so I know a bit. Gotta get tested early if you feel anything off.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

For kidney disease, there are typically 5 stages, categorized by how much your kidneys can filter blood (GFR). Stage 1 is slight damage, while Stage 5 means kidney failure. Practically speaking, knowing the stage helps doctors decide treatment, like diet changes, medicines, or in severe cases, dialysis. Simple workable solution: monitor your BP and blood sugar, as they often affect kidneys, and get regular checkups.

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Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Please don't ignore kidney health, I regret ignoring some symptoms myself once. Kidney disease is classified into 5 stages, mainly based on GFR levels. Stage 1 is mild damage, and by Stage 5, kidneys have largely failed, requiring dialysis or transplant. It's so important to get regular checkups, especially if you have high BP or diabetes, to catch it early.

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