What Does Low eGFR Mean?
Low eGFR means reduced kidney filtering capacity.
Stages
- 60–89: mild decrease (Stage 2)
- 45–59: mild-moderate (Stage 3a)
- 30–44: moderate-severe (Stage 3b)
- 15–29: severe (Stage 4)
- Below 15: kidney failure (Stage 5)
Common Causes
- Diabetes (leading cause)
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- NSAIDs
What to Do
- Confirm persistence (3+ months)
- Check urine albumin
- Control blood pressure and glucose
- Nephrology referral for Stage 3b+
Source: NLM MedlinePlus, American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
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