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Kidney & Urinary Health

What is eGFR and how do doctors measure chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Direct Answer:

eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) measures how well kidneys filter blood. Calculated using the CKD-EPI 2021 race-free equation from Serum Creatinine.

eGFR above 90 mL/min/1.73m² is normal. Values between 60-89 indicate mild reduction, 30-59 moderate CKD, and below 15 indicates kidney failure.

When to Seek Medical Care:

Seek urgent nephrology evaluation if eGFR drops below 45 or if you experience facial swelling, foaming urine, or sudden oliguria (reduced urine output).

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