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Does Low GFR Mean I Have Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease?

I saw a specialist about my kidneys after my GFR came back low after routine blood work. The specialist took my off one medication saying he was sure it was bringing my GFR levels down. Today I got a summary of my visit in the mail and he diagnosed me with Stage 3 chronic kidney disease. I ve had no other tests other than blood work and no ultra sound. Can he be wrong
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Chronic kidney disease is based on the compromised filtration rate of the kidney tubules which is known as glomerular filtration rate or GFR.

In stage 1 disease GFR is more than 90
In stage 2 disease GFR is 60 to 89
In stage 3A disease GFR is 45 - 59
In stage 3B disease GFR is 30 - 44
In stage 4 disease GFR is 15 to 29
In stage 5 disease GFR is
If you are in stage 3 then it is important to know if it is 3A or 3B and this shows moderately reduced kidney function. Your doctor will know the details and provide you required treatment.
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Does Low GFR Mean I Have Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Chronic kidney disease is based on the compromised filtration rate of the kidney tubules which is known as glomerular filtration rate or GFR. In stage 1 disease GFR is more than 90 In stage 2 disease GFR is 60 to 89 In stage 3A disease GFR is 45 - 59 In stage 3B disease GFR is 30 - 44 In stage 4 disease GFR is 15 to 29 In stage 5 disease GFR is If you are in stage 3 then it is important to know if it is 3A or 3B and this shows moderately reduced kidney function. Your doctor will know the details and provide you required treatment.