What is Stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease?

Kidney disease requires immediate medical attention in order to prevent further damage to the organ. Not attending to the treatment will pose a severe threat and leads to the failure of a kidney. Kidneys play a crucial role as purifier by removing waste content from the body. When the functionality of the kidney decreases, the waste builds up in the body leading to swelling and other infections.

Physicians determine the kidney disease in several categories. Stage 1 chronic kidney disease has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in excess than reasonable value. When a person has the GFR value of 90 ml/min falls under Stage 1 chronic kidney disease. It is difficult for a physician to find out about the presence of kidney damage due to the absence of symptoms that appear early in the state. The reason is that kidneys are capable of functioning even when they are not at their hundred percent.

The only way to find out whether a person possesses Stage 1 chronic kidney disease is by carrying out a diagnosis. The occurrence of the chronic kidney disease is due to increase in high blood pressure or diabetes.

Other reasons through which an individual can discover the presence of Stage 1 kidney disease are:

• An increased level of creatinine and urea in the blood
• Presence of blood or protein in the urine
• Evidence that displays the damage of kidney through Ultrasound, Contrast X-Ray, MRI, And CT Scan
• Family history consisting of Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Although it is difficult to find a permanent cure for kidney disease, it is possible to reduce the growth of damage and prolong the life. A better way to lead a healthy life is by carrying out regular testing for the presence of protein in the urine. The following details will be helpful in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease:

1. Opting for a healthy diet:

   1. Consuming a variety of grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables

   2. Choosing a menu consisting of foods that are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fats

   3. Limiting or avoiding intake of processed foods that are high in sugar and sodium contents

   4. Preparing foods by using less salt and high sodium ingredients

   5. Including exercises as part of daily routine, which also helps in reducing weight

   6. Keeping the level of protein content in a healthy level by seeking assistance from a renal dietician

   7. Increase intake of calories according to requirement

   8. Restricting the absorption of phosphorus and potassium depending on the blood pressure.

2. Maintaining the blood pressure as follows:

   1. 125/75 for patients with diabetes

   2. 130/85 for patients who do not have diabetes and proteinuria

   3. On 25/75 for patients who do not have diabetes but possess proteinuria

   4. Undergoing regular checkups and speaking with a doctor about the changes

   5. Serum creatinine test to calculate the GFR value

   6. Consuming medicines as prescribed by the doctor

   7. Quitting the use of tobacco products.

As there is no cure available for treating kidney disease, it is possible to stop the progression by making changes to the lifestyle. By visiting the diagnosis regularly and carrying out the best to check the GFR value, gaining control over Stage 1 chronic kidney disease is possible. In addition to this, following the treatment procedure as noted above will also assist in reducing the progression and keep the functioning of the kidney in good health.

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