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DANGEROUS or Normal? What Your Dropping eGFR Really Means After 60

Elizabeth Taylor MD, Nephrology

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DANGEROUS or Normal? What Your Dropping eGFR Really Means After 60

51 639 просмотров · 3 месяца назад
Elizabeth Taylor MD, Nephrology
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51 639 просмотров · 3 месяца назад
Your eGFR dropped again. Your doctor said "we'll keep an eye on it." But there is a threshold in that decline — a specific number most people cross without anyone saying a word — and by the time it shows up as an "alert" on your lab report, you are already past the window where the easiest interventions work. Most people over 60 are watching their eGFR fall one point at a time and have no idea whether that means they are aging normally or losing kidney function they will never get back. Those are not the same thing. And the test itself was not designed to tell you which one is happening to you. What nobody explains is that eGFR was calibrated on younger patients. After 60, the formula does something quietly misleading — and the result is that thousands of adults are either panicking over numbers that are fine, or staying calm about numbers that are not. This video is about knowing which one you are.The question at the end is the one viewers have been writing down and bringing to their next nephrology appointment. It is four words. It will change how your doctor talks to you.Save this before your next blood panel. You will want it open. #kidneyhealth #eGFR #BloodPressureOver60 ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel Pure Longevity Life is for informational and educational purposes only .The medical information and research discussed in this video are intended strictly for a United States audience. Healthcare guidelines, diagnostic standards, and treatment availability may vary significantly outside of the US. Always consult with a US-based, board-certified healthcare provider before changing your diet, medication, or health routine. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, new diet, exercise regimen, or supplement routine. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.