Blood pressure check and electrolyte panel
Hydrate well (unless your doctor has restricted fluids).
Cut back on salt, processed foods, and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) which stress kidneys.
Control blood sugar and blood pressure if you have them.
Early detection can slow or even stop kidney damage in most cases. Catching it at stage 3 instead of stage 5 can add decades of healthy life.
You’re Not Alone — And It’s Not Too Late
Lisa and Mark (from the stories above) both caught their kidney issues at stage 3 after paying attention
