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Is a GFR of 58 OK?
A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range. A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease. A GFR of 15 or lower may mean kidney failure.
Is 58 a good creatinine level?
The kidneys are responsible for keeping the level of creatinine in the blood within a normal range. The typical reference range for serum creatinine is 60 to 110 micromoles per liter (μmol/L) (0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)) for men and 45 to 90 μmol/L (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL) for women.
What does GFR of 58 mean?
GFR is glomerular filtration rate. Glomeruli are kidney filters that clean water and wastes out of your blood. A GFR is about the same as your percent kidney function. So, a GFR of 58 means you have about 58% function.
What is 59 in kidney blood test?
An eGFR between 30 and 59 means that there is some damage to your kidneys and they are not working as well as they should. Stage 3 is separated into two stages: Stage 3a means you have an eGFR between 45 and 59. Stage 3b means you have an eGFR between 30 and 44.
What stage of kidney disease is GFR of 58?
Stage 1 with normal or high GFR (GFR > 90 mL/min) Stage 2 Mild CKD (GFR = 60-89 mL/min) Stage 3A Moderate CKD (GFR = 45-59 mL/min) Stage 3B Moderate CKD (GFR = 30-44 mL/min)
What stage is a GFR of 58?
Stage 1: Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR (>90 mL/min/1.73 m 2) Stage 2: Mild reduction in GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m 2) Stage 3a: Moderate reduction in GFR (45-59 mL/min/1.73 m 2) Stage 3b: Moderate reduction in GFR (30-44 mL/min/1.73 m 2)
Is a creatinine level of 50 bad?
But sometimes, routine blood or urine tests can reveal low (or high) levels of creatinine. Normal levels vary according to your body size and muscle mass. For example, a normal range for men is between 0.6 and 1.2 mg/dl and a normal range for women is between 0.5 and 1.1 mg/dl.
At what GFR does dialysis start?
New evidence says dialysis should start by a GFR of 6, or sooner if there are symptoms. Uremia is a build-up of wastes in the blood. As kidneys fail, this build-up of wastes and excess water in the blood causes symptoms, like: Overwhelming fatigue.
Is a GFR of 56 bad?
An estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 56 milliliters per minute per 1.73 meters squared is very mild chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Can you have a low GFR and not have kidney disease?
People with mildly low gFR (between 60 and 89) may not have kidney disease if there is no sign of kidney damage, such as protein in their urine. these people should have their gFR checked more often.
What should my EGFR be at age 53?
If your estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less than 60 milliliters per minute per 1.73 meters squared and has been present for at least 3 months, this qualifies as Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD). At age 53, I would suggest that this is a relatively modest decrease in kidney function.
Why is it impossible to calculate the EGFR?
This is because as people age, their muscle mass naturally begins to decrease. This lowers the levels of creatinine that are available and makes calculating the eGFR impossible to do. Anyone with a muscle wasting disease or condition would also qualify as a non-viable candidate for this reason.
How is the estimated glomerular filtration rate ( EFGR ) blood test?
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eFGR) blood test is used to monitor an individual’s kidney status. It can also be used to look for early signs of kidney damage. This blood test is calculated from a creatinine test and then calculating out what the eGFR happens to be.
What’s the Normal eGFR level for kidney disease?
The National Kidney Foundation suggests that medical providers consider a normal eGFR to be anything above 60. Any numbers above that suggest that only mild damage may have happened, if at all, and that simple adjustments to an individual’s treatment plan are all that is necessary in order to address the situation.