A Detailed Introduction for Stage 1 of Chronic Kidney Disease

In Stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the person’s kidney function is normal, and there is usually no symptom to warn the person of Chronic Kidney Disease, because kidneys do a good job even when they’re not functioning at 100%. The person finds his stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease usually in the exam for another condition. A person with stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD) has kidney damage with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) at a normal or high level greater than 90 ml/min. There are some ways to help a person discover they are in stage 1 CKD include:
◆ High blood pressure
◆ Diabetes
◆ Higher than normal levels of creatinine or urea in the blood
◆ Proteinuria or haematuria
◆ A genetic diagnosis of kidney disease such as polycystic kidney disease.
Regular testing for protein in the urine and serum creatinine can show whether the kidney damage is progressing. Stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease usually doesn’t need a medical treatment. A healthy lifestyle can help slow the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. It is recommended that people in Stage 1 CKD:
Develop a healthy diet.
◆ Include a variety of grains, especially whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables
◆ Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fats
◆ Limit intake of refined and processed foods high in sugar and sodium
◆ Choose and prepare foods with less salt or high sodium ingredients
◆ Aim for a healthy weight and include physical activity each day
◆ Keep protein intake at the Daily Reference Intake (DRI) level .8 grams protein per kilogram body weight per day.
◆ Consume adequate calories
◆ Consume the DRI for vitamins and minerals
◆ Potassium and phosphorus are usually not restricted unless blood levels are above normal
Keep their blood pressure at a healthy level
◆ 125/75 for those with diabetes
◆ 130/85 for non-diabetes and non-proteinuria
◆ 125/75 for non-diabetes with proteinuria
Keep their blood sugar or diabetes under control
Have regular checkups with their doctor and include a serum creatinine test to measure GFR
Take medicines as prescribed by their doctor
A healthy lifestyle can help slow the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. At present, Chronic Kidney Disease is an incurable disease, and it will develop renal failure, if left untreated. Therefore, you should pay attention to your diet and lifestyle, if you are one of these patients.