Health note: This page is general education, not diagnosis or treatment advice. Do not change medicines, supplements, fluid targets, or a prescribed diet based on this page alone.
Good questions help turn lab numbers into an actionable conversation. Bring your medication list and, if possible, recent results.
Diagnosis and risk
- What stage of CKD do I have?
- What is the likely cause?
- What do my eGFR and urine albumin results mean together?
- How quickly have my results changed?
Food and medicines
- Do I need a specific sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein or fluid target?
- Should I see a kidney dietitian?
- Are there medicines, over-the-counter products or supplements I should avoid or review?
Follow-up
- When should my labs be repeated?
- What symptoms or changes should prompt me to contact the care team sooner?