Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
CKD is graded in stages based on how well your kidneys filter. Knowing your stage changes what needs attention now and what can wait.
Understanding your stage, slowing progression and knowing which milestones matter.
On this page
- What CKD means
- Stages and what they change
- How treatment in India is usually structured
- Questions to ask your doctor
What CKD means
Chronic kidney disease describes kidney function that has been reduced for three months or more. It is measured with blood tests (creatinine, eGFR) and urine tests.
Stages and what they change
Earlier stages focus on protecting remaining function. Later stages introduce planning conversations about dialysis or transplant.
- Stage-by-stage explanation — clinical content to be reviewed by a nephrologist before publication
- Which tests are repeated and how often
- Warning signs that need prompt review
How treatment in India is usually structured
A nephrology review, repeat baseline investigations, and a written plan you can continue with your doctor in Ghana.
Questions to ask your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment, whether that appointment is in Accra or Chennai.
- What is my current eGFR and how has it changed?
- What is driving the damage in my case?
- At what point should transplant planning begin?
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Clinical detail on this page is deliberately general. Specific protocols, timelines and figures will be added once they are confirmed with the treating hospital and reviewed by a nephrologist.
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