Stage 4

Stage 4 Kidney Disease

By the time you reach stage 4 kidney disease, you have an eGFR that is between 15 and 29. This means that the kidneys are severely damaged. This late stage of kidney disease should be taken very seriously, as it is the last stage before kidney failure.

Stage 4 kidney damage is serious, and patients will typically have many of the same physical symptoms as in stage 3. Waste levels will continue to rise in the body, potentially leading to bone disease.

At stage 4, you need to regularly meet with a nephrologist and a dietitian to constantly assess the development of your CKD and to start preparing for kidney failure by deciding on treatment options.