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It looks like your question got cut off! It seems like you might be asking whether CKD can occur without the typical risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes, or perhaps about age-related differences in CKD?
Could you finish your thought so the best possible answer can be given? π In the meantime, it's worth noting that CKD at stage 3A can absolutely occur without high blood pressure or diabetes. Other causes include:
- Glomerular disease (damage to the kidney's tiny filters)
- Autoimmune conditions
- Genetic disorders like polycystic kidney disease
- Kidney infections
- Rare conditions like IgA nephropathy or membranous nephropathy
The fact that your phosphorus, potassium, and other markers are well-managed is genuinely great news! That kind of careful monitoring is exactly what helps keep stage 3A stable and prevents progression.
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam member shared: *"I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 3 CKD. I have watched it diligently since then and have been able to keep it stable."*
Please do finish your question β there's more to explore here!
September 29