What does an eGFR fluctuating between 53 and 68 mean?
With your eGFR ranging between 53 and 68, you're moving between stage 2 and stage 3a kidney disease. An eGFR of 60-89 indicates stage 2 (mild damage), while 45-59 indicates stage 3a (mild to moderate damage).
It's actually common for eGFR to fluctuate due to several Show Full Answer
What does an eGFR fluctuating between 53 and 68 mean?
With your eGFR ranging between 53 and 68, you're moving between stage 2 and stage 3a kidney disease. An eGFR of 60-89 indicates stage 2 (mild damage), while 45-59 indicates stage 3a (mild to moderate damage).
It's actually common for eGFR to fluctuate due to several factors:
* Hydration levels (how much water you've consumed)
* Recent food and salt intake
* Physical activity
* Time of day the test was taken
* Normal biological variation
Since you're 72 and your other tests are normal, age-related changes in kidney function may also play a role. Kidney function naturally declines somewhat with age.
What should you do?
Your doctor may want to repeat tests within three months to confirm whether the changes are due to normal variations or actual progression. The key is monitoring trends over time rather than focusing on single test results.
Even though you're in the early-to-moderate stages, this is a good time to protect your kidneys through lifestyle measures like maintaining a kidney-friendly diet, staying hydrated, and managing blood pressure if needed.
Keep tracking your eGFR results with your healthcare team to catch any consistent downward trends early.
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