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Is A GFR Of 57 Normal?

I have a very healthy 28 yrs old daughter that had bloodwork done and had a GFR of 69 two months ago and recently was checked again and it was 57. She questioned her doctor and they said that this was normal. From what I understand it should not be below 90. She has been tired for over a year, has acne that she takes medication for. She is extremely athletic, has a resting pulse of 57 and no physical issues. Her grandmother has been having kidney issues but I don t know the details. I guess my question is, that GFR of 57 is a real concern, is this something that sounds normal. Thank You
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Your concern is understandable.
A normal GFR ranges between 90-120ml/min/1.73m2.
GFR is an indicator of kidney function. It decreases with age, slightly.
If your daughters' case, she needs to carry out certain other tests, like urine microalbumin, 24 hours urine protein, blood kidney function tests like creatinine, urea,sugar and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen. See another doctor with the reports. GFR of less than 20ml/min. needs urgent medical consult.As an Urologist,you're welcome to contact me by name, with reports.
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Is A GFR Of 57 Normal?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Your concern is understandable. A normal GFR ranges between 90-120ml/min/1.73m2. GFR is an indicator of kidney function. It decreases with age, slightly. If your daughters case, she needs to carry out certain other tests, like urine microalbumin, 24 hours urine protein, blood kidney function tests like creatinine, urea,sugar and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen. See another doctor with the reports. GFR of less than 20ml/min. needs urgent medical consult.As an Urologist,you re welcome to contact me by name, with reports.