Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 9 months ago

What is chronic kidney disease stage three?

Someone in my family was just diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage three. I'm trying to get information on what this stage means for their health.

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Smita Kulkarni Smita Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Stage 3 means kidney function moderately down aa gayi hai, eGFR is around 30 to 59. Tension toh hoti hai, haan na, but if we control diet and take medicines properly, we can stop it from going to stage 4. My aunt is also managing this very well.

Aditi Roy Aditi Roy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Stage 3 is a critical zone where tracking your daily sodium, protein, and water intake is essential. I use a health tracker to log my dad's daily meals and blood pressure readings, which helps our nephrologist fine-tune his medication easily.

Kabir Lamba Kabir Lamba Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the term Stage 3! It just means your kidneys need a bit of extra pampering and a serious eye on your blood pressure. Get a good doc, follow the plan, and stay positive—you've got this!

Vikram Singhal Vikram Singhal Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Stage 3 is a major wake-up call to get your lifestyle in absolute order. It's divided into 3a and 3b, and the main goal here is preventing further progression. Cut the salt, manage your stress, keep diabetes under tight control, and see a specialist.

Lata Krishnan Lata Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Stage 3 is when your body is asking you to slow down and heal from within. Along with your regular medical treatments, gentle breathing exercises like Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom can help calm the nervous system and keep your blood pressure stable.

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My doctor recently mentioned my numbers are heading towards Stage 3 and I've been feeling so anxious since then. Does anyone else here feel constant fatigue or some mild swelling in the ankles, or is it just my mind playing tricks on me? Would love to know your experience.

Suresh Iyer Suresh Iyer Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

In Stage 3, managing dietary phosphorus and potassium becomes very important, which can be tricky for vegetarians who rely on dals and dairy. Please consult a renal dietitian to plan your meals instead of blindly stopping all protein, as our body still needs nutrition.

Naman Gupta Naman Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, read about Stage 3 at 2 AM and now I'm staring at my water bottle wondering if I drank too much or too little. It's moderate damage where kidneys are working between 30% and 59%, but seriously, sleep is better than late-night health Googling.

Rajashree Patil Rajashree Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My father's stage 3 slipped to stage 4 very quickly because we thought home remedies were enough to manage it. Please don't repeat our mistake; regular blood and urine tests every few months are absolutely necessary under a proper doctor's supervision.

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Pallavi Sen Pallavi Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing Stage 3 on your medical reports can make your heart sink instantly. It feels like a heavy weight on your chest, but please know that many people live for decades at this stage without further decline. Be gentle with yourself.

Vijay Shrivastav Vijay Shrivastav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While you must follow your nephrologist's advice for Stage 3, eating simple, home-cooked food with minimal oil and salt helps ease the load on kidneys. However, if you notice severe swelling or breathlessness, don't try home tips and head straight to the hospital.

Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Please do not trust random internet remedies or WhatsApp forwards claiming to cure Stage 3 kidney disease with herbs. This is a medical condition that requires scientifically proven treatment. Always verify everything with your nephrologist before trying it.

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