Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 7 months ago

What are the symptoms of stage 3 kidney disease?

My uncle was recently diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease, and I'm really worried about him. He's been feeling quite unwell lately. What are the common symptoms at this stage that we should look out for?

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Rajesh Goel Rajesh Goel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Stage 3 kidney disease can cause swelling in your feet, fatigue, and changes in how often you pee. You should budget for regular kidney function tests and urine microalbumin tests, which are much cheaper at government labs. Keep a record of your reports to avoid repeating expensive tests unnecessarily.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I was diagnosed with kidney issues last year. My symptoms were puffy eyes in the morning, swollen ankles, and feeling incredibly tired all the time. Getting my blood pressure under control and following a strict low-sodium diet under a nephrologist's care helped stabilize my kidney function.

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

At my age, I have seen that kidney issues often don't show heavy symptoms until they progress. If you are experiencing mild back pain, fatigue, or foamy urine, don't worry excessively, but do get a simple blood creatinine test done to check your GFR levels.

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My father had severe complications because we ignored his swollen ankles and itchy skin, thinking it was just old age. Stage 3 kidney disease requires very strict medical management of blood pressure and diet. Please do not delay and consult a qualified nephrologist immediately.

Abhinav Sharma Abhinav Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't panic. Stage 3 means there is moderate damage, which can often be managed well with the right medicines and diet. The symptoms are usually subtle, like fatigue, mild swelling in your feet, or sleep issues. Just stay positive, follow your doctor's advice, and we'll get through this.

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Karthik Nair Karthik Nair Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My relatives suggested various ayurvedic powders for my father's swollen legs, but we trusted our doctor's advice instead. He explained that stage 3 kidney disease causes fluid retention and waste buildup, which requires proper medication and monitoring. Always prioritize a nephrologist's prescription over local advice.

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