Kidney damage with normal GFR. Kidneys
are slightly damaged but still clean the
blood normally.
More than 90
None
Diagnosis and treatment, treatment of comorbid conditions, slowing progression, CKD risk reduction.
STAGE 2
Kidney damage with mild or decreased
GFR. Kidneys are damaged and do not
clean the blood normally.
60 - 89
None
Estimating progression.
STAGE 3
Moderately or decreased GFR. Kidneys
are damaged and are half way to failure.
30 - 59
None
Evaluating and treating complications.
STAGE 4
Severely decreased GFR. Kidneys are
on the edge of failure.
15 - 29
Possible swelling & nausea.
Preparation for kidney replacement therapy. Include changes in diet, exercise, weight loss & reducing blood pressure.
STAGE 5
Kidney failure– dialysis required.
Less than 15
Possible swelling, nausea or shortness of breath. Blood test required for confirmation.
Kidney transplant or dialysis.
CKD in the United States is on the rise. This is partly due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension. Recent concerns continue about future increases in kidney disease.
