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What indicates a decreased gfr?
A decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicates decreased kidney function. This can be caused by various conditions such as kidney disease, dehydration, or certain medications. Monitoring GFR levels helps in assessing kidney function and determining appropriate treatment.
What causes a high gfr?
A high glomerular filtration rate (GFR) can be caused by factors such as dehydration, intense physical activity, a diet high in protein, or certain medications. It can also be a result of hyperfiltration in conditions like early diabetes or hypertension. A persistently high GFR may indicate underlying kidney disease and should be further evaluated by a healthcare professional.
What does a GFR of 96 mean?
it is normal gfr level.
What are effects of not drinking enough water?
Uh dehydration is one.
GFR blood test is low?
My husband is 72 - gfr is 64
What causes low GFR?
GFR means glomerular filtration rate. It is a way to measure the kidney's function. In adults the GFR should be somewhere between 100 and 130, while in children it should be about 110. Since the GFR is a measure of the kidney's function it is used to help classify kidney disease. GFR > 90 with no signs of kidney damage like proteinurea = normal GFR > 90 with signs of kidney damage = Category 1 GFR 60-90 = Category 2 (mild) GFR 30-60 = Category 3 (moderate) GFR 30-15 = Category 4 (severe) GFR < 15 = Category 5 (kidney failure)
What are the long term effects of exercise on the body?
dehydration and muscle loss
What does a GFR of 113 mean?
Your estimated GFR is 113 because your kidney function is good.
What are the effects of dehydration on a smell?
Dehydration takes all of the water out of something. The more water there is the greater the smell.The less the water the smaller the smell
What is the meaning of gfr stage 2?
GFR stage 2 is mild chronic kidney disease.
Do you have to fast for a GFR test?
No, you don't need to fast for the GFR, but there are usually other tests completed with the GFR that require fasting. Check with your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
What is a normal GFR?
A normal GFR or Glomerular Filtration Rate, is similar in both men and women. For adults it is between 100-130 ml/min/1.73m2. For children a GFR at 110 ml/min/1.73m2 is normal. GFR's are used to assess kidney damage or kidney disease. Normal GFR (glomerular filtration rate of the kidney) should be above 60.
