top of page
KCB&BHDS Logos Together RGB 150 dpi[20089].png

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

The Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Failure is a gradual (months to years) loss in kidney function. Kidneys filter wastes and excess fluid from the body but when this function is impaired dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in the body.

Declining kidney function generally has no obvious symptoms and it is imperative to have regular bloodwork done at your General Practitioner's office. When declining kidney function is diagnosed, we recommend immediate referral to our specialists to ensure early onset of kidneys failure is prevented. There are five stages of chronic kidney disease. 

Stage 1 is the closest to healthy kidney function and Stage 5 requires dialysis or a kidney transplant.

CKD STAGES

​The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined by the glomerular filtration rate. Glomerular filtration (GFR) is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. GFR is a calculation that determines how well the blood is filtered by the kidneys. It is a one way to measure kidney function.

 

Find out your stage of kidney disease here: eGFR Calculator | National Kidney Foundation  

KIDNEY REPLACEMENT THERAPIES​

Education about kidney replacement therapies , such as home dialysis and transplant are introduced when patient reaches stages 3 - 4 of CKD.​Kidney function replacement therapies available are kidney transplant, Home dialysis and incenter hemodialysis. ​Find out what treatment is best for you: Click here or call us for more information at 295 8999.

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)

Stage 4 Severe CKD (GFR = 15-29 mL/min)

Stage 5 End Stage CKD (GFR <15 mL/min)

bottom of page