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Stage 2 CKD indicated? What should I do?

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matt29477
matt29477

Hi, I hope someone can help.

I recently had a general blood test as I'd been feeling unwell. I have a gluten intolerance and thought that I may have ingested some by mistake.

The doctor looked at my test results and told me there was nothing to worry about. I requested a copy of the results and found the following:

Renal profile 142 (135-145)

Serum Sodium 4.7 (3.5 5.3)

Serum potassium 5.5 (2.5 - 7.5)

Serum urea 93 (62 - 120)

Serum creatinine 93 (62 - 120)

GFR 77ml/min/1.73m^2

STAGE 2: CKD only if other evidence of renal damage

Should I ask for a doctors appointment and perhaps a urine test? Is the GFR result on its own not sufficient reason to investigate further?

Many thanks for any advice you can offer smile

Matt 

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  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey matt29477

    Posted

    Matt, as it says "CKD only if other evidence of renal damage".  And you haven't got any other evidence of renal damage in that all the renal tests are with perfectly normal range.  If you are very young then your eGFR (kidney function) may be assumed to be a little on the low side but it may just be normal for you.  Just ensure that you have a healthy diet, a healthy amount of exercise, keep blood pressure normal and sugar values normal and your kidney function should remain as good as it is now. biggrin 

    • matt29477
      matt29477 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      Many thanks Mrs O, I'm undoubtedly young at heart but am also 43 so that may explain it. I think I eat healthily and don't drink but I could certainly do with some more exercise.

      thanks again, I very much appreciate your reply smile

    • MrsO-UK_Surrey
      MrsO-UK_Surrey matt29477

      Posted

      Well I consider 43 as young, probably because I have a son of 43!  If your GP checks your eGFR in a few months time and the reading is the same, then, although I'm not a doctor, I feel sure that you have nothing to worry about kidney-wise.  I have plenty of experience with all things "kidney", having had only one since childhood.  So, just to repeat, ask your GP to check the function in a few months time just to ensure that it is stable at that reading.   All the best. 

    • matt29477
      matt29477 MrsO-UK_Surrey

      Posted

      I'll be sure to do that. I leave this thread feeling reassured and a little younger too! Thanks once again, matt

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