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Home<\/a><\/span> \/ Intro to RKD<\/a><\/span> \/ End-Stage Kidney Disease<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
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End-Stage Kidney Disease<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Stage five of chronic kidney disease, also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is when the kidneys\u2019 level of function has decreased to only 10-15% of their normal capacity. This is called kidney failure. In most cases, kidney failure happens after years of living with chronic kidney disease. Less commonly, kidney failure occurs suddenly. This is called acute kidney failure. Regardless of cause, once a patient is in kidney failure they will require kidney replacement therapy (dialysis) and\/or a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Stages of Kidney Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stage 1: Kidney Function\/GFR >90% – Normal or High Function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 2: Kidney Function\/GFR 60-89% – Mildly Decreased Function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 3: Kidney Function\/GFR 30-59% – Mild to Moderately Decreased Function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 4: Kidney Function\/GFR 15-29% – Severely Decreased Function<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stage 5: Kidney Function\/GFR <15% – Kidney Failure<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dialysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more about how dialysis works, treatment options and resources available to patient on dialysis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Kidney Transplants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click here to better understand the kidney transplant process and find helpful resources for both transplant patients and living donors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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RKD & <\/strong>Mental Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start talking about mental health early in your RKD journey with NephCure. Early discussions empower you with coping strategies, normalize mental health, and reduce stigma.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Find Your NephCure Specialist<\/strong> Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to work with a nephrologist who specializes in RKD and can provide personalized advice based on your individual health needs and changes in available treatments. NephCure has a curated list of NephCure Specialists nationwide ready to help you. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFind a specialist<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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You are not alone in your journey with rare kidney disease.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore real stories written by people with different types of RKD share their experiences. Hear perspectives from adults and kids, and learn from those who understand the challenges you face.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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