What Are The Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease?

Stage Two

In stage two of chronic kidney disease, patients are usually asymptomatic, and there is generally mild kidney damage. Patients are classified as stage two if they have an estimated glomerular filtration rate between sixty and eighty-nine. To slow the progression of kidney disease at this stage, patients are encouraged to ask their doctor about the use of medications that could reduce the rate of progression. For example, taking medications to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol could preserve kidney function for a while, and doctors may also advise patients to restrict their protein intake at this stage. Patients may want to monitor their blood pressure regularly at home, and doctors recommend patients try to stay as physically active as possible at this stage; a weekly exercise goal of at least 150 minutes of physical activity is appropriate for most patients.