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
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 90In stage 2 disease GFR is 60 to 89In stage 3A disease GFR is 45 - 59In stage 3B disease GFR is 30 - 44In stage 4 disease GFR is 15 to 29In 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.