Both stage 3a and 3b fall in the middle range of kidney disease, but they differ based on how well your kidneys are filtering your blood, measured by your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) score.
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Stage 3a — eGFR is between 45 and 59, indicating mild to moderate kidney damage
- Stage 3b — Show Full Answer
Both stage 3a and 3b fall in the middle range of kidney disease, but they differ based on how well your kidneys are filtering your blood, measured by your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) score.
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Stage 3a — eGFR is between 45 and 59, indicating mild to moderate kidney damage
- Stage 3b — eGFR is between 30 and 44, indicating more moderate kidney damage The key difference is that stage 3b reflects a greater loss of kidney function. However, neither stage requires dialysis or a transplant yet.
The encouraging news is that with the right management — like lifestyle changes and working closely with your kidney doctor — it's possible to slow progression and keep things stable. As one MyKidneyDiseaseTeam member shared, they were diagnosed with stage 3 CKD in 2015 and have kept it stable ever since by watching it diligently. 💪
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