Deepika Prasad Deepika Prasad Asked 10 months ago

What is stage 3 kidney?

My father's reports came back, and the doctor said something about 'stage 3 kidney'. I'm not familiar with this term. What does stage 3 kidney refer to?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Stage 3 kidney disease indicates a moderate decline in your kidney function, where the eGFR is between 30 and 59. It's a critical phase where lifestyle changes can halt the progression. An experienced nephrologist will be the best person to plan your medical management.

Sarojini Naidu Sarojini Naidu Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

I tried all kinds of herbal juices and ayurvedic powders thinking they would cure my kidney, but they only upset my stomach. Eventually, I realized that simple, low-salt home food and regular doctor-prescribed meds are what actually work to protect your kidneys.

Megha Gupta Megha Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, stage 3 means moderate damage but it is totally stable with care. Just make sure to avoid over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen completely as they damage kidneys.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I have been managing stage 3 kidney disease while working a 10-hour desk job. The key is to automate your pill reminders, keep healthy low-sodium snacks at your desk, and never skip your quarterly blood tests. It doesn't have to disrupt your work life.

Kanti Bhai Patel Kanti Bhai Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney issues almost ten years ago, when I was in my late fifties. With timely medication, a simple home-cooked diet, and regular walks, my GFR has remained stable all these years. Have faith, you can manage this well.

Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Listen, stage 3 is not kidney failure, so stop googling and panicking. It just means your kidneys are working at half-strength. Cut down the pickle, salt, and extra protein, go see a nephrologist, and you'll be absolutely fine.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't get scared by the 'stage 3' label. Just start cutting down on salt, avoid outside processed foods, and make sure you drink enough water as per your doctor's advice. These small, simple daily habits saved my uncle from needing dialysis.

Maninder Singh Maninder Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If you have diabetes, stage 3 kidney disease is a very serious warning. Keeping your blood sugar strictly under control is the only way to save your kidneys from further decline. Watch your carb intake and take insulin/meds on time.

Preeti Sinha Preeti Sinha Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Since I have thyroid issues, I have to get my kidney panel checked regularly too. For stage 3, please ensure you do your GFR and creatinine blood tests every 3 to 6 months. Regular follow-ups with your doctor are crucial to track any changes.

Sucheta Kulkarni Sucheta Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Stage 3 kidney damage sunkar tension toh aata hai, haan na. But actually, if we control our diet and blood pressure properly now, we can stop further damage easily. Dr. se discuss karke proper chart banwa lo bus.

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