estimated glomerular filtration rate<\/a> (eGFR) blood test to determine whether a patient has chronic kidney disease stage 2. This test measures the amount of amino acid creatine in your blood, indicating whether your kidneys are functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your creatinine level is higher than it should be, your kidneys are not functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In stage 1 of chronic kidney disease (CKD), when only mild renal impairment is present, EGFR values greater than 90 are observed. A value of below 15 is indicative of the kidneys that begin to fail. Following stage 2, your eGFR will range between 60 and 89.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of the severity of your kidney disease, the goal is to improve kidney function and prevent further decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular eGFR tests could help the doctor determine whether or not your treatment approach is effective. If you reached stage 3, your eGFR would vary between 30 and 59.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Causes and Risk Factors<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidney disease is caused by a combination of factors that, in the long run, make the kidneys less effective and harm them. When the vital organs fail to function properly, they cannot filter waste from the blood and produce adequate urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In its early stages, CKD is difficult to diagnose since there is little damage to detect. When there is a significant kidney function decline or risk of injury, stage 1 might progress to stage 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following risk factors are associated with stage 2 CKD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Diabetes<\/li>
- Obesity<\/li>
- Cardiovascular or heart disease<\/li>
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)<\/li>
- Kidney stones history<\/li>
- Cysts or tumors in kidneys<\/li>
- Frequent UTIs (infections of the urinary tract)<\/li>
- Poor diet (rich in fats and sugar)<\/li>
- Abnormally high protein intake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Treatment and Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no complete cure for stage 2 CKD; however, it can be managed with interventions like medications and lifestyle modifications. The intervention’s goals include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n