GFR 51% is indeed lower than the normal renal function which ranges from 90-120. Generally speaking, patients will begin to suffer from numerous symptoms or discomforts at the time. Well then, what will happen to patients with 51% renal function? Let’s have a see.
What does 51% kidney function mean?
If you were happen to be a kidney disease patient, I think that you should know the GFR, which is a reliable indicator to reflect how well your kidneys are working. Actually, according to GFR, kidney disease is divided into five stages. In short, the more lower GFR level, the more serious kidney damage. As for 51% of kidney function, kidney damage is in the Stage 3 CKD which is characterized with the moderate decrease of glomerular filtration rate (30-59). It is one of critical periods to take effective treatment so as to stop or even slow down the progression of illness condition.
What will happen to kidney disease patients with poor renal function?
On the one hand, a person with 51% renal function will suffer from the some symptoms or complications; on the other hand, patients also need to do some changes to protect remaining renal functions.
Symptoms or complications:
High blood pressure or Diabetes
Swelling on eyelid, face, legs and/or ankles.
Fatigue
Urination changes (foamy; dark organ, tea-colored urine; urinating more or less than normal)
Anemia
Kidney pain felt in their back.
Changes in stage 3 kidney disease.
1. Well-planed diet
Diet is an essential part of the treatment for kidney disease patients. There is no such a food list that is suitable for all the patients due to the difference of illness condition. If you are interested in your available diet, please talk with our Online Doctor directly or email to ckdstage@hotmail.com
2. Healthy lifestyles
3. Keep being optimistic and active attitude.
4. Take effective treatment like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy.
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