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While you can’t reverse the damage at any stage, you still have an opportunity to stop stage 2 CKD from progressing to stage 5.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="diagnosis">Diagnosing chronic kidney disease stage 2</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>A doctor will <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">perform a blood test called an estimated <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/glomerular-filtration-rate" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)</a> to diagnose <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-kidney-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">CKD</a>. This test measures the </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/creatinine-clearance" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">creatinine</a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> in the blood, indicating whether the</span> kidneys are filtering waste.</p></div><div><p>A high creatinine level means your kidneys aren’t functioning optimally. With <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK492987/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">stage 2</a></hl-trusted-source>, your eGFR reading will fall between <a href="https://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/stages-of-chronic-kidney-disease/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">60 and 89</a>.</p></div><div><p>eGFR readings at stage 2 are still considered within an expected kidney function range, so it can be difficult to diagnose CKD in this stage.</p></div><div><p>A doctor may also perform imaging tests, such as a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-ultrasound" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">renal ultrasound</a>, for a better look at your kidneys and to assess the extent of any damage.</p></div><div><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><a href="https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">CKD</a> isn’t typically diagnosed at stage 1 because there’s</span> little damage and few symptoms. Stage 1 can transition to stage 2 when kidney function decreases or possible physical damage occurs.</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="symptoms">Stage 2 chronic kidney disease symptoms</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Stage 2 CKD is largely asymptomatic, with most noticeable symptoms <a href="https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">not appearing</a> until a later stage.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_709816e9-fc36-40f0-9621-99dabe8b8ffa" class="css-1k93l86"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-xqvouu"><div class="css-h6zl9n"><p></p><p>Possible symptoms include:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dark-urine" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">darker urine</a> that may range in color between yellow, red, and orange</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/urinary-incontinence" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">increased or decreased urination</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/why-am-i-so-tired" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">excessive fatigue</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">high blood pressure</a></li><li>fluid retention (<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/edema" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">edema</a>)</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">pain in the lower back</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/muscle-cramps" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">muscle cramps</a> at night</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/insomnia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">insomnia</a></li><li>dry or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/itchy-skin-at-night" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">itchy skin</a></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm55.493 0h-5.383V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H57.05V3.891l-1.558-1.105c1.78-.599 4.765-1.888 6.39-2.786v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm-43.724-2.031v.852C25.492 17.24 24.309 18 21.764 18c-4.018 0-6.473-2.695-6.473-6.013 0-3.962 2.522-6.657 6.228-6.657 3.66 0 5.044 2.51 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class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline7__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline7__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="causes">Causes of stage 2 kidney disease</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Factors that <a href="https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">decrease kidney function</a>, such as high blood pressure or diabetes without proper management, may result in kidney damage over time, or CKD.</p></div><div><p>When these organs don’t work properly, they can’t remove waste from the blood and produce the right urinary output.</p></div><div><p>The most common causes of CKD include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diabetes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/what-considered-high-blood-pressure" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">high blood pressure</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-tract-infection-adults" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">repeated urinary infection</a></li><li>history of <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stones" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">kidney stones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-cyst" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">cysts in the kidneys</a> and surrounding area</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/adpkd/everything-to-know-symptoms-treatments" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease</a>, an inherited kidney disease</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">lupus</a></li></ul></div><div><p>The longer your kidneys are left without proper management, the more damage they could endure.</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="seeing-a-doctor">When to see a doctor with stage 2 chronic kidney disease</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>You should see your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.</p></div><div><p>But since mild CKD doesn’t have as many noticeable symptoms as advanced stages, you may not realize you have stage 2 CKD until your annual physical.</p></div><div><p>A doctor will likely monitor your kidney health carefully if you have any risk factors or a <a href="https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/family-history-and-kidney-diseases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">family history</a> of kidney disease.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline12__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline12__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="treatment">Treatment for stage 2 chronic kidney disease</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>You can’t reverse kidney damage once it occurs. You can, however,<em></em>prevent further progression. This involves combining lifestyle changes and medications to help treat the underlying causes.</p></div><div><p>Regular blood work — including eGFR, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and electrolyte screenings — should be monitored closely in individuals with CKD to help prevent progression.</p></div><div><p>Close monitoring can indicate whether your treatment plan is improving overall kidney function.</p></div><div><h3>Stage 2 chronic kidney disease diet</h3></div><div><p>While no single diet can “cure” stage 2 CKD, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-foods-for-kidneys#1" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">focusing on the right foods</a> and avoiding others may help increase kidney function.</p></div><div><p>Try to avoid foods containing a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-sodium" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">high amount of sodium (salt)</a>, as these are among the <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-to-avoid-with-kidney-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">worst foods for your kidneys</a>. Also avoid:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ultra-processed-foods" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">ultra-processed</a>, boxed, and fast foods</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saturated-fat-types" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">saturated fats</a></li><li>deli meats</li></ul></div><div><p>A doctor may also recommend cutting down on both animal and plant proteins if you eat an excessive amount. Too much protein is <a href="https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/ckd-diet-how-much-protein-right-amount" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">hard on the kidneys</a>.</p></div><div><p>At stage 2, you may not need to follow some of the restrictions recommended for more advanced CKD, such as <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7360460/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">avoiding potassium</a>.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_dd21e92b-1f6d-43ed-be95-af097316d524" class="css-1k93l86"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-xqvouu"><div class="css-h6zl9n"><p>You should focus on <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutrition/nutrition-advanced-chronic-kidney-disease-adults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">maintaining a diet</a></hl-trusted-source> of fresh, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-ways-to-eat-clean" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">whole foods</a> from the following sources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-benefits-of-whole-grains" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">whole grains</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthiest-beans-legumes" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">beans and legumes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lean-protein-foods" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">lean poultry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/11-best-fish-to-eat" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">fish</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-healthiest-vegetables-on-earth" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">vegetables</a> and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-fruit" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">fruits</a></li><li>plant-based oils</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm55.493 0h-5.383V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H57.05V3.891l-1.558-1.105c1.78-.599 4.765-1.888 6.39-2.786v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm-43.724-2.031v.852C25.492 17.24 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3.628 3.694v7.237c0 .21.242.647.726 1.307Z"></path></svg></div></div></div></div><div><h3>Medications for stage 2 chronic kidney disease</h3></div><div><p>The goal of medications for stage 2 CKD is to treat the underlying conditions that contribute to kidney damage.</p></div><div><p>If you have <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/kidney-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">diabetes</a>, you’ll need to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/blood-glucose-monitoring" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">monitor your glucose</a> carefully.</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/arbs" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)</a> or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/ACE-inhibitors" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors</a> may treat high blood pressure that causes CKD.</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/kerendia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Kerendia (finerenone)</a> is a prescription medication that, in adults with CKD associated with type 2 diabetes, <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2025845" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">may reduce the risk</a> of:</p></div><div><ul><li>sustained GFR decline</li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/end-stage-kidney-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">end stage CKD</a></li><li>death due to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">heart disease</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/acute-myocardial-infarction" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">nonfatal heart attack</a></li><li>hospitalization for <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-failure" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">heart failure</a></li></ul></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="managment">Living with stage 2 chronic kidney disease</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p><hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/prevention/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Preventing CKD</a></hl-trusted-source> progression can feel daunting. The small choices you make daily can impact the bigger picture of your overall kidney health.</p></div><div><p>You can start at <a href="https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/8-self-care-ideas-people-kidney-disease" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">home with remedies</a> that complement a balanced diet for stage 2 CKD management:</p></div><div><ul><li>taking <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-iron-supplement" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">iron supplements</a> to treat <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/microcytic-anemia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">anemia</a> and <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539871/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">improve fatigue</a></hl-trusted-source></li><li><a href="https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/kidney-health-information/living-with-kidney-disease/how-can-i-help-myself/hydration-for-kidney-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">staying hydrated</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kidneyfund.org/living-kidney-disease/healthy-eating-activity/kidney-friendly-eating-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">controlling portion size</a></li><li>practicing <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">stress management</a></li></ul></div><div><p>Other strategies you might want to implement in your daily life are:</p></div><div><ul><li>avoiding smoking if you smoke, or speaking with your doctor about a <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/quit-smoking" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">cessation plan</a></li><li>avoiding alcohol if you drink</li><li>exercising at least 30 minutes daily</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="possibility-of-reversal">Can you reverse stage 2 chronic kidney disease?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>A medication side effect or a blockage may occasionally cause acute kidney injury. Once your doctor identifies the cause, kidney function may improve with treatment.</p></div><div><p>No cure is available for CKD that has resulted in permanent damage, including mild cases diagnosed as stage 2.</p></div><div><p>You can, however, take action to avoid progression. It’s possible to have stage 2 CKD and prevent it from progressing to stage 3.</p></div><div id="hl-incontent-video-ad" data-adbridg-ad-class="hl-incontent" class="css-pp6cpn"></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-out-of-page"></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="outlook">Stage 2 chronic kidney disease outlook</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>People with stage 2 CKD still have overall healthy kidney function.</p></div><div><p>It’s most common in <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/php/data-research/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">people older than 65</a></hl-trusted-source>, and as many as 9 in 10 adults don’t know they have it.</p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.cms.gov/files/document/ckd-data-highlight102020-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Regular testing and early treatment</a> can prevent stage 2 CKD from progressing and improve your outlook.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="takeaway">Takeaway</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Stage 2 CKD is a mild form of CKD, and you may not notice any symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose.</p></div><div><p>You’ll want to ensure you undergo regular blood and urine tests if you have any underlying conditions or a family history that increases your risk of CKD.</p></div><div><p>Once you receive a diagnosis of CKD, stopping the progression of kidney damage is dependent on lifestyle changes. 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href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/urinary-incontinence\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eincreased or decreased urination\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/why-am-i-so-tired\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eexcessive fatigue\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehigh blood pressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efluid retention (\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/edema\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eedema\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/low-back-pain-acute\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epain in the lower back\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/muscle-cramps\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emuscle cramps\u003c/a\u003e at night\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/insomnia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003einsomnia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edry or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/itchy-skin-at-night\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eitchy skin\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p"}]}]},"brandPage":{}}]},{"id":"causes","title":"Causes","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Causes of stage 2 kidney disease"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Factors that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003edecrease kidney function\u003c/a\u003e, such as high blood pressure or diabetes without proper management, may result in kidney damage over time, or CKD."},{"tagName":"p","source":"When these organs don’t work properly, they can’t remove waste from the blood and produce the right urinary output."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The most common causes of CKD include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediabetes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/what-considered-high-blood-pressure\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehigh blood pressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/urinary-tract-infection-adults\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003erepeated urinary infection\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehistory of \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-stones\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ekidney stones\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-cyst\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecysts in the kidneys\u003c/a\u003e and surrounding area\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/adpkd/everything-to-know-symptoms-treatments\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eautosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease\u003c/a\u003e, an inherited kidney disease\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elupus\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The longer your kidneys are left without proper management, the more damage they could endure."}]},{"id":"seeing-a-doctor","title":"Seeing a doctor","isCollapsable":false,"header":["When to see a doctor with stage 2 chronic kidney disease"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"You should see your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above."},{"tagName":"p","source":"But since mild CKD doesn’t have as many noticeable symptoms as advanced stages, you may not realize you have stage 2 CKD until your annual physical."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor will likely monitor your kidney health carefully if you have any risk factors or a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/family-history-and-kidney-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efamily history\u003c/a\u003e of kidney disease."}]},{"id":"treatment","title":"Treatment","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Treatment for stage 2 chronic kidney disease"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"You can’t reverse kidney damage once it occurs. You can, however,\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003eprevent further progression. This involves combining lifestyle changes and medications to help treat the underlying causes."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Regular blood work — including eGFR, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and electrolyte screenings — should be monitored closely in individuals with CKD to help prevent progression."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Close monitoring can indicate whether your treatment plan is improving overall kidney function."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Stage 2 chronic kidney disease diet"},{"tagName":"p","source":"While no single diet can “cure” stage 2 CKD, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-foods-for-kidneys#1\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efocusing on the right foods\u003c/a\u003e and avoiding others may help increase kidney function."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Try to avoid foods containing a \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-sodium\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehigh amount of sodium (salt)\u003c/a\u003e, as these are among the \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-to-avoid-with-kidney-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eworst foods for your kidneys\u003c/a\u003e. Also avoid:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ultra-processed-foods\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eultra-processed\u003c/a\u003e, boxed, and fast foods\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saturated-fat-types\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esaturated fats\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edeli meats\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor may also recommend cutting down on both animal and plant proteins if you eat an excessive amount. Too much protein is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/ckd-diet-how-much-protein-right-amount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehard on the kidneys\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"p","source":"At stage 2, you may not need to follow some of the restrictions recommended for more advanced CKD, such as \u003ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7360460/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eavoiding potassium\u003c/a\u003e."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"isBullets":true,"list":true,"content":[{"tagName":"p","source":"You should focus on \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutrition/nutrition-advanced-chronic-kidney-disease-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emaintaining a diet\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of fresh, \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-ways-to-eat-clean\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewhole foods\u003c/a\u003e from the following sources:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-benefits-of-whole-grains\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ewhole grains\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthiest-beans-legumes\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ebeans and legumes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lean-protein-foods\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003elean poultry\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/11-best-fish-to-eat\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efish\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-healthiest-vegetables-on-earth\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003evegetables\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-fruit\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003efruits\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eplant-based oils\u003c/li\u003e"}]}]},"brandPage":{}},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Medications for stage 2 chronic kidney disease"},{"tagName":"p","source":"The goal of medications for stage 2 CKD is to treat the underlying conditions that contribute to kidney damage."},{"tagName":"p","source":"If you have \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/kidney-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ediabetes\u003c/a\u003e, you’ll need to \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/blood-glucose-monitoring\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emonitor your glucose\u003c/a\u003e carefully."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/arbs\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eAngiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/ACE-inhibitors\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eangiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors\u003c/a\u003e may treat high blood pressure that causes CKD."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/kerendia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eKerendia (finerenone)\u003c/a\u003e is a prescription medication that, in adults with CKD associated with type 2 diabetes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2025845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emay reduce the risk\u003c/a\u003e of:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003esustained GFR decline\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/end-stage-kidney-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eend stage CKD\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edeath due to \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eheart disease\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/acute-myocardial-infarction\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003enonfatal heart attack\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehospitalization for \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-failure\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eheart failure\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"managment","title":"Managment","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Living with stage 2 chronic kidney disease"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/prevention/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ePreventing CKD\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e progression can feel daunting. The small choices you make daily can impact the bigger picture of your overall kidney health."},{"tagName":"p","source":"You can start at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/8-self-care-ideas-people-kidney-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ehome with remedies\u003c/a\u003e that complement a balanced diet for stage 2 CKD management:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003etaking \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-iron-supplement\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eiron supplements\u003c/a\u003e to treat \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/microcytic-anemia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eanemia\u003c/a\u003e and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539871/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eimprove fatigue\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/kidney-health-information/living-with-kidney-disease/how-can-i-help-myself/hydration-for-kidney-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003estaying hydrated\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.kidneyfund.org/living-kidney-disease/healthy-eating-activity/kidney-friendly-eating-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003econtrolling portion size\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epracticing \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003estress management\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Other strategies you might want to implement in your daily life are:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eavoiding smoking if you smoke, or speaking with your doctor about a \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/quit-smoking\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003ecessation plan\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eavoiding alcohol if you drink\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexercising at least 30 minutes daily\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"possibility-of-reversal","title":"Possibility of reversal","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Can you reverse stage 2 chronic kidney disease?"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"A medication side effect or a blockage may occasionally cause acute kidney injury. Once your doctor identifies the cause, kidney function may improve with treatment."},{"tagName":"p","source":"No cure is available for CKD that has resulted in permanent damage, including mild cases diagnosed as stage 2."},{"tagName":"p","source":"You can, however, take action to avoid progression. It’s possible to have stage 2 CKD and prevent it from progressing to stage 3."}]},{"id":"outlook","title":"Outlook","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Stage 2 chronic kidney disease outlook"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"People with stage 2 CKD still have overall healthy kidney function."},{"tagName":"p","source":"It’s most common in \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/php/data-research/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003epeople older than 65\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, and as many as 9 in 10 adults don’t know they have it."},{"tagName":"p","source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.cms.gov/files/document/ckd-data-highlight102020-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eRegular testing and early treatment\u003c/a\u003e can prevent stage 2 CKD from progressing and improve your outlook."}]},{"id":"takeaway","title":"Takeaway","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Takeaway"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Stage 2 CKD is a mild form of CKD, and you may not notice any symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose."},{"tagName":"p","source":"You’ll want to ensure you undergo regular blood and urine tests if you have any underlying conditions or a family history that increases your risk of CKD."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Once you receive a diagnosis of CKD, stopping the progression of kidney damage is dependent on lifestyle changes. Talk with your doctor about how to get started."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/program/the-facts-you-need-to-manage-chronic-kidney-disease\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eHealthline’s hub for managing CKD\u003c/a\u003e."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"kidney.org/news-stories/8-self-care-ideas-people-kidney-disease","link":"https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/8-self-care-ideas-people-kidney-disease","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"8 self-care ideas for people with kidney disease. (2022)."}},{"displayLink":"kidney.org/kidney-topics/acute-kidney-injury-ak","link":"https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/acute-kidney-injury-ak","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Acute kidney injury (AKI). (2024)."}},{"displayLink":"nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2025845","link":"https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2025845","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Bakris, G. 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