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Key Takeaways Stage 1 CKD involves an eGFR of 90 or higher together with evidence of kidney damage or another qualifying marker of CKD. An eGFR result alone cannot confirm stage 1 CKD. Early CKD often causes no noticeable symptoms, making appropriate testing important. Blood pressure management, diabetes care when applicable, and medication reviews can …
Kidney disease is often called the “silent threat” because it can creep into your life without you even realizing it. By the time most people recognize the problem, their kidneys are already struggling. But here’s the good news: kidney disease symptoms in stage 1 can actually give you an early heads-up—if you know what to …