Vijay Menon Vijay Menon Asked 5 months ago

What stage of kidney disease is swollen feet?

My feet and ankles have been noticeably swollen recently, especially by the end of the day. My doctor has mentioned my kidney function is not ideal. At what stage of kidney disease do you typically see swollen feet?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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My grandmother had swollen feet, and we learned it can happen in stage 3 or 4 of kidney disease when fluid starts building up. Sometimes it is just from standing too long, but with kidneys, it is better to be safe. Keep the feet elevated and definitely get a doctor to check it out.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Swelling in the feet, or edema, is a classic sign of fluid retention and often points to stage 3 or 4 kidney disease. However, it can also be related to heart or liver issues, so you should not guess. Please consult a doctor immediately for a proper diagnosis.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Haan, swollen feet is a very common sign when kidneys are struggling to filter water, mostly around stage 3 or 4, na. Merko bhi thodi swelling hoti thi summer mein, but kidney test normal tha. Doctor se ek baar creatinine test karva lo sabse best hai.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I track all my health metrics, and fluid retention usually points to stage 3 or 4 kidney issues where GFR is dropping. It is super important to monitor your daily water intake and weight. Definitely sync up with a doctor to get a proper treatment plan.

Rohan D'Souza Rohan D'Souza Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Fluid retention and swollen ankles usually start around stage 3 of kidney disease. If your doctor permits, doing some light walking or ankle movements can help circulate the fluid, but the main treatment has to come from a medical specialist.

Savitri Bai Savitri Bai Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

In our days, we used to elevate the legs on a pillow to reduce swelling, which helps. But swollen feet in kidney disease usually means stage 3 or 4, so you must show it to a doctor. Don't rely only on home care for this.

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Sukhdev Singh Sukhdev Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My brother had swollen feet during stage 3 kidney disease, and we managed it well with proper medication and diet. It is a manageable symptom if caught on time. Don't worry, just ensure you visit the doctor regularly and follow their advice.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Look, swollen feet usually means fluid retention, which typically kicks in around stage 3 or 4 of kidney disease. Don't wait around or try random tips. Go get a kidney function test done today and show it to a nephrologist.

Asha latha Asha latha Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hello. Swelling in the feet is quite common in stage 3 and 4 of chronic kidney disease due to fluid overload. Reducing salt in your daily food can help manage it, but you must consult your nephrologist for the correct treatment and dosage of water pills.

Ramesh Solanki Ramesh Solanki Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Swollen feet usually start around stage 3 or 4 when kidneys find it hard to remove salt. A simple and practical thing to do is reduce pickle and papad from the daily diet to lower sodium, and visit the local government hospital or clinic for a quick checkup.

Sunil Yadav Sunil Yadav Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

See, simple thing—if feet are swelling, kidneys might be at stage 3 or 4 and not filtering water properly. No need to get scared, but don't sit idle either. Go get a doctor's appointment and get the blood tests done immediately.

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Varun Tej Varun Tej Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Swollen feet usually mean water retention, often indicating kidney issues around stage 3 or 4. Keeping your sodium intake low and staying active helps, but you really need to get your GFR and creatinine levels checked by a doctor first.

Nandini Vyas Nandini Vyas Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

When kidneys reach stage 3 or 4, they struggle to balance sodium, leading to swollen feet. Restricting table salt and high-sodium processed foods in your diet can help reduce the swelling, but please do this under your doctor's guidance.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I was researching this for a project and found that foot swelling usually starts showing up in stage 3 kidney disease as the GFR drops. It can get worse in stage 4. It's basically the body's way of saying it can't get rid of extra sodium and water.

Thomas Kutty Thomas Kutty Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I am sorry you are dealing with this discomfort. Swelling in the feet is common in stage 3 or 4 of kidney disease when the body holds extra fluid. Please take rest, keep your feet up, and consult your doctor soon.

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