Kidneys are responsible to filter our blood, removing waste, toxins, and surplus fluids. Individuals with CKD have damaged kidneys and cannot filter blood as should and it can lead to a variety of serious health concerns.
There are five stages of Chronic Kidney Diseases
Stage 1: At the first stage of Chronic Kidney Disease, there is very mild damage allowing the kidney to keep performing at 90 percent or better.
Stage 2: A mild decline in kidney function is visible and it is advisable to get in touch with a kidney specialist.
Stage 3: A moderate decline in kidney function. Stage 3A means the kidney is functioning between 45 and 59 percent and Stage 3B means kidney function is between 30 and 44 percent.
Stage 4: A severe decline in kidney function and the functioning is between 15 and 29 percent, which may lead to building up more waste, toxins, and fluids in the body.
Stage 5: Kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis. The kidney functioning is at less than 15 percent capacity and can lead to kidney failure.