Geeta Rao Geeta Rao Asked 10 months ago

What is stage 2 kidney disease?

My husband has been told he has 'stage 2 kidney disease.' We are worried and want to understand what this stage means, what the symptoms are, and what we should be doing next.

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Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Stage 2 kidney disease means there's mild damage. Your kidneys still work decently.

Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Even though it's still early stage, stage 2 kidney disease needs serious attention. My cousin didn't take it seriously enough at first, and it progressed faster. Please, if you're diagnosed, see a nephrologist regularly and follow all their advice to prevent complications.

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Pranav Sharma Pranav Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained that Stage 2 CKD means your GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is between 60 to 89 mL/min, indicating mild kidney function loss, along with signs of kidney damage. It's crucial to manage blood pressure, diabetes, and diet strictly to prevent it from getting worse. Early intervention is key.

Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Stage 2 kidney disease means you have mild kidney damage with a GFR of 60-89. It's often asymptomatic, so regular checkups are vital for early detection. The main focus is on managing underlying causes like BP and diabetes to slow progression. Prioritize those follow-ups.

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Akanksha Verma Akanksha Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, so it means the kidneys are a little bit damaged but still working okay? Does it need special medicines right away, or mostly diet changes? I'm just trying to understand.

Anita Gupta Anita Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Stage 2 kidney disease, huh? So, your kidneys are giving you a soft warning, unlike my kids who just scream. It means they're not working perfectly, but still okay. Probably needs less salt, less sugar, and maybe more sleep for all of us. Good luck, kidneys!

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