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What Causes Gradual Reduction In EGFR Values?
Brief Answer:
it may nor may not predict kidney disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
changes in e GFR may be related to kidney disease
If you are a diabetic, or hypertensive ( High BP) then you should be vigilant. You should rule out kidney disease by doing urine routine, spot urine P/C ratio and ultrasound abdomen.
But eGFR is a calculated value and it may depend on lot of other factors like change in body weight , muscle mass, intake of water and protein rich diet. so to assume that as your eGFR is slightly decreased, you have renal disease , may not be true.
i would suggest to meet a doctor for detailed checkup to rule out any other features of kidney disease and conform with other tests as listed.
best wishes
it may nor may not predict kidney disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
changes in e GFR may be related to kidney disease
If you are a diabetic, or hypertensive ( High BP) then you should be vigilant. You should rule out kidney disease by doing urine routine, spot urine P/C ratio and ultrasound abdomen.
But eGFR is a calculated value and it may depend on lot of other factors like change in body weight , muscle mass, intake of water and protein rich diet. so to assume that as your eGFR is slightly decreased, you have renal disease , may not be true.
i would suggest to meet a doctor for detailed checkup to rule out any other features of kidney disease and conform with other tests as listed.
best wishes
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