A person with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) has end stage renal disease (ESRD) with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 15 ml/min or less. At this advanced stage of kidney disease, the kidneys have lost nearly all their function, and eventually dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to live.

What are the symptoms of stage 5 kidney disease?

• Bleeding and bruising easily

• Anemia

• Increased blood pressure

• High levels of urea in the body

• Feeling noticeably fatigued or tired

• Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting

• Swelling, especially in the feet and ankles

• Reduced mental alertness, increased trouble concentrating, or general confusion

• Seizures

What is the treatment for stage 5 kidney disease?

1. Dialysis

2. Transplant