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Learn about stages of kidney disease in children.

At Stage 1 CKD, your kidneys still work well, but you may have early signs of kidney damage.

In Stage 4 CKD, you have an eGFR between 15 and 29. You may also have protein in your urine (i.e., pee). Stage 4 CKD is the last stage before kidney failure. It is important to take steps to slow kidney damage and plan ahead for possible treatments.

In Stage 3 CKD, your eGFR is between 30 and 59. You may also have a protein called albumin in your urine (i.e., your pee). Kidney damage affects how well they work, and you may start to notice symptoms. Kidney damage isn't usually reversible, but there's a lot you can d...

Following a kidney-friendly food and fluid plan is very important when you are in kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and are on dialysis.