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[shammy67]

Hi, my eGFR readings over the last two months were 46 and 53, urine samples came back normal, do I have any cause for concern?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Certain lifestyle changes can prevent the progression of CKD. Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus need to be adequately controlled. Lifestyle changes such as losing weight and getting more exercise can also help slow the progression of CKD and reduce any symptoms. These changes also help with high blood pressure, diabetes and other problems that make kidney disease worse. Use of medications called ACE inhibitors can help protect kidney function. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[shammy67]

Many thanks for your reply, so is there any cause for concern as my doctor just said for me to come back for a blood test in October. Should I be doing anything in the meantime to prevent further deterioration

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the kidney function test. Normal results range from 90 - 120 mL/min. Persistent levels below 60 mL/min, indicate chronic kidney disease. Urine samples can be normal.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.