Current Glomerular Filtration Rate Is 61. Is The Kidney Function Ok?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jul 2012

Question: my current gfr is 61 is this ok
kidney function.

Answered by Dr. Rajinder Bajoria (4 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.

Your GFR lies within the normal range for your age. The normal range of GFR, after adjusted for body surface area, is similar in both men and women, and is in the range of 100-130 ml/min/1.73m2. After age 40, GFR decreases progressively and regularly with age, by about 0.4 - 1.2 mL/min per year.

Let me know if I can address any more concerns.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Rajinder Bajoria (3 hours later)

my follow up question is that 6 weeks ago mygfr was 70

Answered by Dr. Rajinder Bajoria (19 hours later)

Hello XXXXXXX

Nice to see you again

GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is the test to measure the level of kidney function and determine stage of kidney disease.

In your case gfr is decreasing slightly faster than expected .So it indicates kidneys functions are decreasing at more speed than expected for your age .

In case of certain chronic renal diseases gfr decreases at higher rates.

In such cases opinion of nephrologist is desirable and further investigation in the form of ultrasound ,CT scan ,MRI ,even renal biopsy may be required to pin point the nature of the disease.

‘Hope I have answered your query, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar