An eGFR of 19 places you in Stage 5 chronic kidney disease, which is also known as kidney failure. At this level, the kidneys are functioning at a very low capacity — filtering only a small fraction of what healthy kidneys would.
Here's a quick breakdown of what this means:
- eGFR 90+ — Stage 1, kidneys functioning normally
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An eGFR of 19 places you in Stage 5 chronic kidney disease, which is also known as kidney failure. At this level, the kidneys are functioning at a very low capacity — filtering only a small fraction of what healthy kidneys would.
Here's a quick breakdown of what this means:
- eGFR 90+ — Stage 1, kidneys functioning normally
- eGFR 60–89 — Stage 2, mild damage
- eGFR 45–59 — Stage 3a, mild to moderate damage
- eGFR 30–44 — Stage 3b, moderate damage
- eGFR 15–29 — Stage 4, severe damage
- eGFR below 15 — Stage 5, kidney failure At this stage, it's really important to be working closely with a nephrologist (kidney specialist). They will likely discuss options such as dialysis or a kidney transplant, as well as managing symptoms caused by waste buildup in the blood.
Key things to focus on at this stage typically include:
- Diet — A kidney-friendly diet, often limiting potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and protein
- Fluid intake — Monitoring how much fluid you drink daily
- Medications — Managing any medications carefully, as the kidneys can no longer filter them efficiently
- Monitoring — Regular blood and urine tests to track kidney function
Please make sure to consult your care team before making any changes — they know your full picture best.
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