Stage 4
In the next stage, patients with kidney disease might suffer from a severe decrease in their kidney functions. The GFR significantly decreases to around 15 to 30 ml/min. The kidneys cannot function properly on their own. Therefore, a kidney transplant or dialysis is necessary to ensure that your body can still work as usual. Ideally, these people need to visit a doctor at least once in 3 months to keep the condition in check. Treatment options are often a combination of medications, diet, and some lifestyle changes. [6]
